Tuesday, February 19, 2008

To Compensate... Comments

Rating: 5.0

To compensate, to compensate,
For happiness that doesn’t exist,
In a being, a being,
Too over joyful and the politest,
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Melissa Coventry
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Alison Cassidy 23 February 2008

An arresting poem rich with irony about the masks we must wear to survive the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune. Words can work to release the pain of neglect - to let go of the personal and petty - to find the inner voice beyond the ordinary. Your poetic voice is strong, Melissa. Use it. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Lauren Watkins 21 February 2008

To compensate for the hardships you've survived, you have a stength others lack. To compenstae for the opportunities denied you and the force you must fight with to achieve your goals, you have a clear head and even clearer dreams. To compensate, you are a better person and a force to contend with. To compensate, you find friends who love you like family :) Xx Hamster

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Jerry Hughes 20 February 2008

What can I say? What can anyone say?

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Melissa Coventry

Melissa Coventry

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