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Drowning

By margotcockerell, Orlando, FL

Stranded in the middle of the ocean Her mind working in slow motion Her legs tread Life hanging by a thread Her muscles start to fail But her heart kicks in and hope prevails She doesn’t...

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We are

By Lostwolf, Hillsborough, NC

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Heres To The Kids

By KayDee96, Green Covesprings, FL

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piano

By Michelle J., Rexburg, ID | 0 comments

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Daddy's Womb

By Carl H., Staten Island, NY

i asked my father if i could swim, and he said that i would drown. The Sea would imprison me – he said if my feet had left the ground. So i walked out to the water, and cried out – how...

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Jerk

By Christina, Clifton, VA

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All I Need Is a Friend

By Ryan M., Mt. Prospect, IL

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Never Understimate a Girl

By amanda727, Salt Lake City, UT

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