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January 6, 2018

You came to me today As I wandered the memorial park Looking for my father's brick Chilled, leaning into the vicious cold I dream of you one night The next day you make your intentions known I take it as a Cosmic sign that our fates will intertwine And so they do, though not as I expect This will be a harsh lesson I never had a lipstick kiss like yours I'll taste it for years - this is not hyperbole Fool on the Hill on the car radio You wear your Audrey Hepburn veneer I think you are drawn to me because you think I will see Your sadness and anger and vulnerability And love you wildly for all of it You want me to tell you that you are my Muse I’m consumed by dual thrills of illicitness and guilt I make you material You awaken a desire to possess you I let you manipulate me like the others You hate me for it Your father has a brick here too I don't know if you do

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Date: 5/5/2018 9:59:00 PM
O Andrew, an amazing poem. Belated congrats on your well deserved win.
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Date: 3/4/2018 8:35:00 PM
Returning with another round of congratulations Andrew for your amazing win with your deeply emotional poem. I enjoyed reading it again! Warmest wishes. ~Susan
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Date: 3/3/2018 1:39:00 PM
A most enjoyable read. Congrats on your win. Well done, Andrew.
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Date: 2/27/2018 9:53:00 AM
Wonderful write Andrew, I think the first time reading you but will not be the last, congrats on a fine placement in my contest!
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Andrew Jacob Jung
Date: 3/2/2018 8:27:00 PM
Thank you very much John!
Date: 1/13/2018 4:40:00 PM
Andrew, returning with congratulations on your wonderful win with your powerful poem of deep melancholy. Warmest wishes ~Susan
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Andrew Jacob Jung
Date: 1/13/2018 9:55:00 PM
Thank you very much. I enjoyed your entry and congrats to you as well!
Date: 1/13/2018 4:11:00 AM
full of melancholic depth, great poem, thank you and congrats :)-luloo
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Andrew Jacob Jung
Date: 1/13/2018 9:55:00 PM
Thank you so much Laura!
Date: 1/9/2018 5:30:00 AM
Wow! A powerfully and emotionally penned poem, Andrew. Poignant melancholy expressed so beautifully. Best wishes for a win! ~Susan
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Date: 1/7/2018 8:53:00 AM
Wow, potent emotive pen! My best to you xomo
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Andrew Jacob Jung
Date: 1/13/2018 10:00:00 PM
Many thanks!

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