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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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 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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Date: 10/31/2014 10:19:00 AM
A great poem this is
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Date: 9/18/2014 11:41:00 PM
gosh , here is one with a lot of impact. I see it won many contests here too! Great poem. Soupmail.
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Date: 8/3/2014 6:25:00 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
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Date: 6/19/2014 5:08:00 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.
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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!!
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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
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Date: 3/7/2012 8:23:00 PM
Congrats on your win in PD's Contest! Love, Kim
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Date: 3/6/2012 9:01:00 AM
Had not read this one before. Glad I got the chance. Congratulations
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Date: 3/5/2012 7:06:00 PM
Congrats on your awesome win with this "mad" write. I love it! Blessings, Rhonda
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Date: 3/5/2012 1:14:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s contest JSL. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/5/2012 9:49:00 AM
congrats JS on being numero uno with this first rate write luv..
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Date: 3/5/2012 9:13:00 AM
Congrats, my friend. Well deserved. Nice going. Ralph
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Date: 3/5/2012 8:01:00 AM
congrats on the win...........sashi
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Date: 3/4/2012 6:46:00 PM
Mr Roboto .congratulations! in my contest...muched enjoyed your entry,;-) always*PD
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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
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Date: 6/30/2011 5:15:00 AM
A belated congratulations ~JS on your win in Brian Strand's "One Off" contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/20/2011 8:25:00 PM
Just excellent!Congrats on your win JS.
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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.
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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 ..
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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!
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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
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Date: 3/10/2011 5:57:00 PM
very good poem and congrats to you!!
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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
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Date: 3/10/2011 10:56:00 AM
Congratulations on 1st Place! Keep on with your writing.
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Date: 3/10/2011 7:53:00 AM
Many congratulations Joseph on your win in Carloyn's contest....:)
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