Monday, April 19, 2010
The Invidious Comments
Rating: ★2.8
O Fortune! if my prayer of old
Was ne'er solicitous for gold,
With better grace thou may'st allow
...
Read full text
William Shenstone
Best Poems
Best Member Poems
Best Classical Poems
New Poems
New Poets
Best Member Poets
Best Classical Poets
Explore Poems
Explore Poets
Poem Of The Day
Love Poems
Baby Poems
Death Poems
Sad Poems
Birthday Poems
Wedding Poems
Nature Poems
Sorry Poems
Hero Poems
Poetry E-Books
Delivering Poems Around The World
Poems are the property of their respective owners. All information has been reproduced here for educational and informational purposes to benefit site visitors, and is provided at no charge...
7/29/2025 11:37:41 PM # 1.0.0
Invidious implies a slight has been made, a prejudice has been displayed. It is a malignant thing, born of envy. All it is capable of doing is to provoke envy or resentment or ill will. How ignoble it is to be hateful and offensive. On the other hand, Invidious can mean being worthy of envy; desirable; enviable. Thus it is a word that can walk both sides of the street depending on how it is used.