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Open Sores

I am a coward with open sores. 
I write and wonder who it bores. 
I hear my heart and mind argue repeatedly. 
I see others carrying out my dreams; 
that’s what’s defeated me.
 
I am a coward with open sores. 
I pretend open doors are closed, and walk the other way. 
I touch base with the fear in my heart, 
it tears me apart leaving me with nothing to say... 
I worry the world will leave me. 
I cry because no one believes in me. 

I am a coward with open sores. 
I understand nothing comes easy. 
I say I’m happy, but even I don’t believe me. 
I dream I am healed and brave. 
I try to overcome my weaknesses before I’m in my grave. 
I hope you hear me.
I’m on all fours. 
I am a coward with open sores. 


* 1st Place in Contest "MARCH MADNESS" Sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire on 3/8/2011

* 1st PLACE in Contest "ONE OFF" Sponsored by Brian Strand on 5/11/2011 judged     
6/17/2011

                 
 ©  2011  ~JSLaM    
                    

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  1. Date: 3/13/2012 11:51:00 PM

    WOWOWOW, how did I ever miss this one. This is one of your BEST ever, and I see it got first place twice in different contests WAY to go, Joey. A very belated congrats on a poem that feels very open and personal!!

  1. Date: 3/8/2012 3:51:00 PM

    You are already ahead of the game you recognize what's happening NOW change it! YOU are the BOSS of YOU. Congrad's Light & Love

  1. Date: 3/7/2012 8:23:00 PM

    Congrats on your win in PD's Contest! Love, Kim

  1. Date: 3/6/2012 9:01:00 AM

    Had not read this one before. Glad I got the chance. Congratulations

  1. Date: 3/5/2012 7:06:00 PM

    Congrats on your awesome win with this "mad" write. I love it! Blessings, Rhonda

  1. Date: 3/5/2012 6:16:00 PM

    Enjoyed your awesome poem J congrats. on your super win, always enjoy one from you, sunshine thoughts posted arriving fed ex. hugs,vie

  1. Date: 3/5/2012 1:14:00 PM

    Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s contest JSL. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 3/5/2012 9:49:00 AM

    congrats JS on being numero uno with this first rate write luv..

  1. Date: 3/5/2012 9:13:00 AM

    Congrats, my friend. Well deserved. Nice going. Ralph

  1. Date: 3/5/2012 8:01:00 AM

    congrats on the win...........sashi

  1. Date: 3/4/2012 7:34:00 PM

    I like your "Nam de Plum"!! : )... ~JSLambert Domo arigato MR.ROBOTOthkUvm...it's easy! Because I missed these contests, this is the first time i read your poem; it's a great work! Congratulations on your (once more) First place! Ruben.

  1. Date: 3/4/2012 6:46:00 PM

    Mr Roboto .congratulations! in my contest...muched enjoyed your entry,;-) always*PD

  1. Date: 9/8/2011 1:30:00 AM

    this actually made me cry because i can relate 7up nice thank you very much this is a favorite

  1. Date: 6/30/2011 5:15:00 AM

    A belated congratulations ~JS on your win in Brian Strand's "One Off" contest. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 6/20/2011 8:25:00 PM

    Just excellent!Congrats on your win JS.

  1. Date: 6/17/2011 10:04:00 PM

    THis is so full of pain ,and so honest too. Very good win, JS. As an acrostic, it's title simply I !!I was glad to see this tonight.

  1. Date: 6/17/2011 6:30:00 AM

    Congrats on your first place win in this contest JS with this elegant entry luv.. enjoy along with all the other fantastic first place poets ..

  1. Date: 6/17/2011 5:45:00 AM

    I'm priviledged to be sharing first place with you in Brian's contest...love this poem...i can relate to in more ways than i care to...to be able to see this and admit it...sometimes it takes us getting down on all fours...being stripped away of everything in order to heal...removal of distractions...oh! I think you should do a contest...i'd be curious to see what you would do! Congrats again!

  1. Date: 5/27/2011 7:24:00 AM

    Joseph,I must tell you i really enjoyed this poetry and i say congratulation on your win.I wish you all the best in your writing career and i thank you for your kind comment on my poetry SALVE A CHILD. Marvel Godwyn

  1. Date: 3/10/2011 5:57:00 PM

    very good poem and congrats to you!!

  1. Date: 3/10/2011 2:43:00 PM

    Wow! Your poem is absolutely tremendous Joseph. It's easy to see why it took first place. I hope you will keep on writing and sharing your poems here. You are on the hot 100 list now and this is going to my favorites. Congratulations! Diane

  1. Date: 3/10/2011 10:56:00 AM

    Congratulations on 1st Place! Keep on with your writing.

  1. Date: 3/10/2011 7:53:00 AM

    Many congratulations Joseph on your win in Carloyn's contest....:)

  1. Date: 3/9/2011 11:47:00 AM

    IM AT a loss for words joe...You have heart to be able to put this on paper, major props to you -Miranda-

  1. Date: 3/9/2011 12:13:00 AM

    As much as these words hurt...they heal. Your kindness is moving.Humble as I share. I owe you all for reading. ~JS Lambert

  1. Date: 3/8/2011 2:21:00 PM

    Congrats on a well deserved win, Joe. Nice going. Ralph

  1. Date: 3/8/2011 2:05:00 PM

    Congratulations on the first place win in the contest of Carolyn, joseph

  1. Date: 3/8/2011 12:04:00 PM

    Congratulations on your well deserved win in Carolyn's "March Madness" contest Joseph. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 3/8/2011 11:22:00 AM

    `Tis great to see you at the top Joseph with this worthy first place honor. Congratulations on your poem's honor. Agape, Moses

  1. Date: 3/8/2011 7:09:00 AM

    This is such a powerful poem, Joseph. Indeed, when we are stessed, we feel like we have open sores. Congratulations on taking first place in the contest! Love, Carolyn

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