Revel not in the happiness of others,
Nor share in their joy.
With false face and pasted smile, pretend,
Knowing this is wrong, stupid jealousy;
Unable to permit true glee,
Threatened by accomplishments beyond control.
This has always been and fear shall always be
A selfish flaw so ingrained it is painful.
What harm befalls, in the successes of others?
Not one in truth,
Yet the urge is far too strong to overcome;
Weakness takes hold,
Diminishing, making pronounced the small and shallow,
Subject to the frailty of the flesh.
A lifelong endeavor to subjugate,
Success measured in meager steps forward then back,
To slowly free the mind,
Grasp at joy in all that surrounds,
Pleasure in nature,
Serenity in communion with fellow man,
This struggle runs deep torturing heart and soul.
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~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
Dom DiFrancesco 
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Thank you very much for the awards I am truly honored, but some time ago I stopped accepting them. Your “likes” and the occasional comments are enough recognition for me. I am just so happy when people take the time to read what I write. I hope that you won’t be offended, I really am pleased that you enjoy my poetry enough to nominate me. Thank you again my friend and I hope to see you back soon.
I am this way sometimes. Especially in one particular instance. I know I should not be, but the hurt is still there. And I know this is what drives it.
I have found this in myself far too frequently over the years and for no good reason that I can discern. It is something that I am working very hard to correct, but it certainly isn’t easy. Its also nice to know that I am not the only one that has struggled with this from time-to-time.
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Thank you very much for the mention, I appreciate it.