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The Drug of Jealousy

Jealousy could be as harmful as a drug... It chases away all that's close without a hug... It's an addiction that tears apart all that's good... A self inflicted wound that spreads like only cancer could... When life is going well those feelings rain in like a storm... And it's easier to to get washed away then stand tall in form... Trust and love are words thrown around like chips on a table... But to live them and really feel them, only a strong person is able... This is dedicated to my past where I climbed up from at last... If this mirrors your ways then read and learn, you touch the jealousy flame you will get burned... By Michael J Falotico

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 6/5/2012 2:48:00 AM
OUTSTANDING BEYOND MEASURE !!! SMH,BRAVO BRAVO!!!
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Date: 4/15/2012 12:30:00 AM
oooo...opps...one more... this is really deep... everyone gets what is comeing to them... now go and read my latest gossip blog... when you have the time..okay...always..pd
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Date: 4/12/2012 6:07:00 PM
Nice piece,Michael...Good advice filled with wisdom...Congratulations on your well deserved win..
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Date: 4/12/2012 12:01:00 PM
Quite an introspective write filled with wisdom Michael.. Enjoyed this, hope your week is a good one ;) love CTH
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Date: 4/12/2012 7:54:00 AM
A very thought provoking write and u closed it perfectly! I've missed a lot of ur works :(. I'll comeback again sometimes to read more, Michael :)
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Date: 4/12/2012 7:53:00 AM
A very thought provoking write and u closed it perfectly! I've missed a lot of ur works :(. I'll comeback again sometimes to read more, Michael :)
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Date: 4/12/2012 12:22:00 AM
Congrats Michael on your win. Keep the good work up
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Date: 4/11/2012 7:35:00 PM
Congrats on your amazing win, Michael! I couldn't agree more with your wise words. Jealousy destroys lives and too many people think jealousy is a resulting feeling of love. Not true! You have described the devastation perfectly. Blessings, Rhonda
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Date: 4/11/2012 3:37:00 PM
I am totally agree with you Michael, very true indeed. - oxox Anne-Lise
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Date: 4/11/2012 11:16:00 AM
jEALOUSY brings nothing but pain,many time it is caused by insecurity.. So its important to feel secure and happy with who we are so then we can be able to overcome that evil snake..Great post Michael :).. and Happy belated Easter to you and sweet Rosanna too :)
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Date: 4/11/2012 11:06:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "April Poem" contest MJF. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/11/2012 2:07:00 AM
wow....liked the way you brought out the green devil..............jealousy poeticlly....congrats on the placement..~sashi
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Date: 4/10/2012 11:57:00 PM
Michael, love it.., thank you for your wonderful entry... CONGRATULATIONS~ ;-) ALWAYS *PD
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Date: 4/9/2012 9:31:00 AM
I really like that line "you touch the jealousy flame you will get burned..."-- so true-- it sure is amazing (in a disturbing kind of way) how jealousy can eat through you...like what I said in your blog, jealousy can indeed destroy a lot of relationships--I am fortunate I guess that I can sort of keep my jealousy in check and not let it get the best of me (haha I think my grammar went a bit haywire there, sorry) cont'd
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Date: 4/9/2012 9:32:00 AM
-- very interesting and a lot of truth here, Michael... I hope you & Rosanna had a splendid Easter! hugs sent your way :D
Date: 4/9/2012 7:40:00 AM
All your comparisons are so true, Jealousy hurts mostly the person that bears its pain. nice reminder that we need to reign in our baser instincts!
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Date: 4/8/2012 9:49:00 PM
Dear Michael, I still carry a Torch of Jealousy for those Lucky, to be Married for 10, 25, 50 Years I would LOVE to have Experienced that. YOUR words here should be embossed on all Hearts Superb Write with LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER, YOUR, Eternal Liege...HG
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Date: 4/8/2012 7:13:00 PM
Great comments below, you all searched deep in yourself and felt my words. Thank you , to me that's the meaning of poetry.
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Date: 4/8/2012 4:45:00 PM
Amazing Work Michael. As always your message is packed with relatable truths... love it!
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Date: 4/8/2012 3:51:00 PM
Nothing good ever comes from jealousy. I'm so glad you were able to climb that wall and find happiness, even when times get tough. Happy Easter, my friend! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/8/2012 1:25:00 PM
A lot of truth written here Michael seen a lot relationships ruined because of this. A great write on this topic. Hope you are having a good Easter. Love Alexa
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Date: 4/8/2012 12:17:00 PM
Jealousy is an ugly emotion. This is a great write, spot on with flow and rhyme. Good job.
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Date: 4/8/2012 11:04:00 AM
Michael I know before I even write this some people are never going to believe me, but I have strove all of my life never to be jealous of anything that someone has or jealous of anyone, I have been inspired by things and people,I am a firm believer of if you want someting then work hard for it and get it, do not fill your life of jealousy, it would just tear you apart..David
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Date: 4/8/2012 9:44:00 AM
truth personified Michael luv.. jealousy is the ruination of many friendships and marriages too.. relationships and careers.. elegant lines express the deep bitterness of this trait many choose to embrace luv.. last year I wrote The Green-Eyed Monster for a contest .. it was all abot jealousy.. now on a lighter note.. the Mster Chef is hard at work .. I am so enjoying it.. Buona Pasqua to u and lovely Rosanna.. JG in relaxed mode.. luv.. xoxo..
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Date: 4/8/2012 9:04:00 AM
I have seen its wicked effect on many people, Michael. Good one!
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Date: 4/8/2012 7:57:00 AM
Yep that green eyed monster sure has a mean bite..Nice write Michael.. Hugs xxx
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