Jslambert Mister Roboto Poet Acrostic

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, tearing me apart,
leaving 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. 




©  2011  ~JSLaM    

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* 1st PLACE in Contest "MARCH MADNESS" Sponsored by C. Devonshire 2011

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

* 1st PLACE in Contest "BEST EVER" Sponsored by P.D. 2011

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Victoria Georgieva October 31, 2014 at 10:19 AM A great poem this is

Andrea Dietrich September 18, 2014 at 11:41 PM gosh , here is one with a lot of impact. I see it won many contests here too! Great poem. Soupmail.

Lucilla Carrillo August 3, 2014 at 6:25 PM This is very well written poem. I hope it is just that. The line - I cry because no one believes in me, stands out. I tell you - no one has to believe in you, as long as you believe in yourself. May God send many blessings your way... Lucilla

Zakhe Michael Mcunu June 19, 2014 at 5:08 PM this is really the great poem, i felt inlove and i could feel those open sores. thank you for a great piece of work.

Andrea Dietrich March 13, 2012 at 11:51 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!!

Debbie Guzzi March 8, 2012 at 3:51 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

Kim Merryman March 7, 2012 at 8:23 PM Congrats on your win in PD's Contest! Love, Kim

Bob Quigley March 6, 2012 at 9:01 AM Had not read this one before. Glad I got the chance. Congratulations

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders March 5, 2012 at 7:06 PM Congrats on your awesome win with this "mad" write. I love it! Blessings, Rhonda

Carol Sunshine Brown March 5, 2012 at 1:14 PM Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s contest JSL. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 5, 2012 at 9:49 AM congrats JS on being numero uno with this first rate write luv..

Ralph Taylor March 5, 2012 at 9:13 AM Congrats, my friend. Well deserved. Nice going. Ralph

Sashi Prabhu March 5, 2012 at 8:01 AM congrats on the win...........sashi

Poet Destroyer A March 4, 2012 at 6:46 PM Mr Roboto .congratulations! in my contest...muched enjoyed your entry,;-) always*PD

John Castro September 8, 2011 at 1:30 AM this actually made me cry because i can relate 7up nice thank you very much this is a favorite

Carol Sunshine Brown June 30, 2011 at 5:15 AM A belated congratulations ~JS on your win in Brian Strand's "One Off" contest. Love, Carol

Kash Poet June 20, 2011 at 8:25 PM Just excellent!Congrats on your win JS.

Andrea Dietrich June 17, 2011 at 10:04 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.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 17, 2011 at 6:30 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 ..

A Rambling Righting Riley - Shauna Riley June 17, 2011 at 5:45 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!

Marvel Godwyn May 27, 2011 at 7:24 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

Karen Croft March 10, 2011 at 5:57 PM very good poem and congrats to you!!

Diane Locksley March 10, 2011 at 2:43 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

Susie Lambert March 10, 2011 at 10:56 AM Congratulations on 1st Place! Keep on with your writing.

James Fraser March 10, 2011 at 7:53 AM Many congratulations Joseph on your win in Carloyn's contest....:)

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