I wish my English teacher would make us write about things like that, it'd get me pumped....lol....anyway, nice job hun. I love the part about the man getting the tatoo to hide his securities... so true =) Nice piece and I agree totally 5/5 but heh, body part waist is spelled that way, not waste , just a typo, I'm sure...Love ya!

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Heather

Great poem. Not much to say now, since I have to go right now. but its a 5

Good poem, I like the point put across, I am sure this will do great as an english assignment, very well written, keep it up

Far out. This is totally amazing Jacklyn. The media has its way of making people seem inferior. I loved this - in its entirity. Well done.

Loving you angel girl.
;;Kal.

(By the way - sorry for taking so long to read your new poems, been away for the holidays) <3

It's amazing how so many of your brilliant poems were assignments for English class. So many wonderful topics! They (as in your poems) bring a new perspective to every subject they touch on. I am so impressed with your work, ~lil slam~. U R a beautiful poet AND friend. :) Luv U Always ~lil slam~, if u ever need anything, lemme know. Peace! //ari\\
P.s.-Thanx 4 the comment on The Girl, it was one of my personal favorites. Take Care!

I love this poem. So very, very true. Great piece.

That was awesome. flowed really well. keep it up.
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Excellent poem, Jacklyn. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It rings true today. Everyone is so desperate to meet up to media's image of what we're supposed to be. You captured it perfectly in this poem. Outstanding job:)

I like it. The tattoo bit was a little shaky for me, because I understand the point of view that, to be a stereotype of 'rocker', it's cool to have tattoos, yet tattoos are often a cry or attack against what is 'cool' and 'mediatised'.
But on another level, this poem spoke to me. Especially the first stanza, because to me, it's so relivent. Those are the things I must fight against feeling.
You drew emotion in a political way. Nice, nice showing us how STUPID media beauty is!

Wow, a lot to read in one poem.

I don't agree with everything said, but I liked how you recognise the influence of media in society and portray it accruately. Nice job.

To kelly up there!!!!
about the tatoos in the poem it sounds like the guy is getting a totoo to be cool if you get a totoo it should mean something not just to follow the crowd ...
Anyways!!!
Yet an amazing poem jacklyn!!!!!
Im adding you to my favorites yay!!!
(We should stop by sears later and pick up a washing machine i hear their on sale) HaHa

Wow i really like this poem... its reality... and is very well written!!!