jealousy

is there

a worse state of mind

than

jealousy.

of that sick green

fog of

worry.

the hive of wasps let

loose in

your gut,

knowing but

not knowing,

uncertain

about the fidelity

of your loved

one.

there's smoke eking

out of the barrel

of the gun,

blood tracks

are on the floor, 

and yet

still

you're unsure.