Care Not With Jealousy Poem by Terence George Craddock (Spectral Images and Images Of Light)

Dear Greg, this poem was inspired by three lines in your poem, 'Love Poem' which I have already referenced. If I am inspired by thoughts or ideas from others, I reference for my own memory of origins. We are poets who share common beliefs and goals, true poetry is about giving, a nobility of thoughts and ideas; but poetry is also about contemporary events, needs and various conflict issues in the world. Your lines how many men were in her past he should be grateful, for all of them directed her into his path are a beautiful expression of appreciation and joy; acknowledging that others contributed to the happiness of those we care about and love. The opposite effect of jealousy and control is counter productive, destructive obsessive control, which has no place in true love, love is about giving without conditions. This poem 'Care Not With Jealousy' and the related split images, reference an important quality in relationships and human interaction. The poems would not have been written if you had not first raised this theme in your poem, therefore the insight and harmony which a few readers will attain from my poem, in appreciation is dedicated appropriately to my friend Greg. I remember the joy and awe I experienced so long ago when I first read a few of your exceptional poems; sentiment and themes I had also engaged in at your age. These themes and concepts we have often discussed in private correspondence. My public endorsement and esteem for your poetry I will make later. Like my other close poetic friends, I have not written my enthusiasm for your poetry on your poet's page yet. My silence is my silent appreciation and desire to let you write your themes, your influences with your true voice; and as always you will find me in our correspondence, as we continue our present artistic journeys; born into far distant places and decades; but both believing in an affirmation of people and their needs, an interaction of those who seek understanding, harmony, artistic interaction with this world, our present global society. God bless my friend.