There are 24 synonyms for the word envy.

And although one of them is hatred and one of them is lusting

no one envies me.

If I could just make it to morning without selling myself

one day I might have some land

beyond the ficus pot

whose heart leaves leak their poison

inside this slummy garage

where I sleep daytimes

in a city I’m sure I’ve mentioned before.

I am furious for answers

inside the book of words I stole from a stranger’s back pocket.

You see, through the years when everyone is dying

I remain clean.

That's why I believe there could be a God.

There are 5 synonyms for the word redemption.

and 46 for fear.

One of them is chickenheartedness

and another is awe.

Only my body is for sale.