Green.

Biting my tongue
and tearing my flesh
Jealously, sweet Jealousy
You paint me green
and my heart a bitter grey.

Ravage me,
sweet Jealousy
take the best of me
leave what is left for the jackals;
this wretched utterly human creature
deserves no kindness.

Today and yesterday
meant nothing.
Filled to the brim
with niceties and proper behavior.
Cut the corset strings and let
the green monster out.

Sweet Jealousy,
let's meet for tea again sometime.
We'll chat about what we want
and what we don't have
but truly deserve.