The Jealous are Troublesome to others, but a Torment to themselves. ~William Penn, English writer and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania

When

Silence

Is the mode

For us to “talk,”

You must realize

That problems won’t be solved,

Feelings will be swept under rugs,

And a satisfying, peaceful

Relationship will never happen.

I guess this is the way you want it though.

The only way to thaw out a cold war

Is for the parties to meet midway.

Somebody has to make a move,

And the other one does, too.

Relationships never

Survive jealousy.

Isn’t it time

You met me

Halfway

Now?

Note: This poetry form is called Double Etheree.