Green

As I smiled at my friend I noticed

His cloths 

His expensive watch

His new BMW

I felt envy rise in me

Crawl into my chest

Slither through my veins

Why?

I care not for these things 

I have money I could spend

And yet I could not 

Help it

Maybe because he

Just got it

Seeing him on my way home

Walking 

I had just gotten off work

He didn't work

He talked about his girlfriend

The creature in me squirmed

And kindled resentment

And as I looked at my friend 

I hoped to find some pang of regret

For the jealous tide inside

But found no acceptance

Or bitter humble medicine 

My ego turning green, declared

"You work each day, 

 Each week you may

Have a little cash aside

While gets a free ride."

I tried to reassure myself 

That I was above such thoughts 

But I am not.