No Just Cause (Poetry)

The green-eyed monster has no bounds
I feel her stalking near me
she seethes — I hear those hissing sounds
though she’s no cause to fear me

I’ve no designs upon her man
desire not his attention
no closer contact other than
she’s conjured by invention

I’m innocent and I’ll deny
whatever she’s accusing
jealous girlfriend rules apply
unfounded and confusing

for someone she imagines keen
to lure away her lover
never met and sight unseen
just literature for cover

Far too possessive like as not
but persecution chills
truth’s old defence is all I’ve got
those tried and trusted skills

I pity all such green-eyed ones
who’ve no good reason for
the demon doubt that slyly comes
knock-knocking at their door