She was every kind of beautiful
that ever was or ever will be.
More so because she didn't care.
We floated above the noise
just us two in bed stars in our eyes
consuming us numb to all else.
Jealousy clawed its way back
into my heart. It always does.
It ruined every love I ever had.
I'm old and still don't understand.
I fear lust's sting. Green eyed
monster still waits in the wings.