Thursday, July 27, 2006

(913) Addiction Comments

Rating: 4.9

It nags at you like an aching tooth,
never allowing you to tell the truth.
Your mind is always confused and
hope is not an option. You have
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Khairul Ahsan 27 May 2017

A difficult topic well articulated. Loved the eloquent flow of the poem. 'Lies come easy, one after the other. The truth should be told, but that you must cover.' - Excellent!

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David Harris 01 April 2007

Melvina, this is a great poem about any kind of addiction we get. It always cost it much more than we can afford. Great write and great words from a great lady. Top Marks from me. Thanks for sharing it my friend. David

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jack russell 05 January 2007

I love this, Melvina...'a slave to a crude adoption' is an exceptional phrase, and speaks volumes. I can only hope that this is your muse speaking... Powerful poetry personified! Best wishes :) jack.

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Moya Levy 26 October 2006

never allowing you to tell the truth - that is so sad yet so true. Moyax

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Tahnee ? ? ? 25 October 2006

very powerful piece...

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Esther Leclerc 13 October 2006

A strong, well-crafted piece with good internal rhymes and pace. Wonderful work, Melvina.

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fanniesson - 03 October 2006

really nice great flow holds you from begining to end

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Jessy Liz 13 September 2006

A ten.. I enjoyed your wording.. A difficult message to convey, but done so eloquently from an adict's point of view.

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Frank James Ryan Jr...fjr 11 September 2006

Melvina...Brilliant, my Good Friend, .....Gotta know when to fold'em, oh yes! ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''FRANK

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fanniesson - 02 September 2006

Nice write here I think every poet sooner or later hits on this subject you did a really good job of it

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Brian Dorn 17 August 2006

Melvina, great write on a dicey topic! I wrote a poem, similar in nature, titled, 'Zero to Spend.' Brian

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Melissa Broomhead 27 July 2006

i loved ur poem it waz great! ! ! ! ! -broomhead-

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