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Tokens of Jealously

Balassi stanza as fickle love is cruel, makes of many a fool as hearts are many broken “tokens of Jealously” `kept of hearts zealously’ as hurtful words are spoken hearts do become word graves as jealousy gains slaves common as subway tokens ================= For and In honor of Dr Ram And contest: Balassi Stanza By John Moses Freeman

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/24/2011 7:57:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Dr. Ram's "Balassi Stanza" contest Moses. Love, Carol

Margaret Foster

Date: 10/23/2011 11:12:00 PM

Congratulations John. this is an exceptional rhyme. Jealousy and hurtful words, best to be avoided. well done...Margaret

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 10/23/2011 10:09:00 PM

Dear John Moses, Congratulations on YOUR 2nd Place Win in Dr. Ram's Contest "Balassi Stanza " Hearts do become word graves " I've read this several Times the Whole Balassi yet the last 3 lines are very Moving to me Well Deserved Win. With LOVE, ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Liege... Harry (HG)

Nancy Jones

Date: 10/23/2011 3:54:00 PM

Fickle and zealous.. coupla mischievous ones, those. Congrats on the win and thanks for the write, John. Namaste~N

Andrew Crisci

Date: 10/23/2011 10:14:00 AM

Congratulations on your second place, John. Jealousy is a disease that can kill both love and friendship. Some people show it vegefully with hurtful words. Love is kindness and understanding, but many fail to see these virtues...it's a cruel society so uncaring and arrogant. I wish you more wins in the near future. Have a wonderful Sunday and smile. Peace and Love, Andrew.