The Lesson

Why do I struggle so?
After all, it's just a "thing,"
Inconsequential.
And we already have so much.
Why does it bother me
That she thinks it's hers
When I know its not?
Why does my heart burn with anger
Over a trifle?
Our battle is not against
Flesh & bone....
But against our own
Fleshly desires,
The Powers & Principalities,
Our Selfish Self.
Why is it hard for me to love?
"Love your neighbor as yourself."
A hard lesson to learn.