rank poison that exudes
pernicious waves of rot
impossible to hide, fits in
with likes of hate and malice
stagnates the squinting eyes
contorts the face
and altogether belches vibes
that barricade and challenge
inept at holding tongues from snapping
surly, momentarily relieving words
which have no scope but
curse the speakers in the end
some at least try to fight it
others delight it
and finally the few who understand
that only by admitting it
are we released
from envy's gripping hands
