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By Carmella_Hastings GOLD
Atlanta, Georgia

Why can’t I make my own mistakes? Why can’t I live my own life? Why can’t I have some friends of my own? I’m a prisoner in my own home, And I want to be free more than anythi...
Carmella_Hastings GOLD, Atlanta, Georgia
10 articles 1 photo 28 comments

Favorite Quote:
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." -Walt Emerson


#477452 Poetry
By MainAttraction SILVER
Florence, South Carolina
MainAttraction SILVER, Florence, South Carolina
7 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
Don't put it out there if you can't back it up!

#477453 Poetry
By pineappleprincess BRONZE
Easley, South Carolina
pineappleprincess BRONZE, Easley, South Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 10 comments

Favorite Quote:
if you want something you have never had, you must do something that you have never done

#477454 Poetry
By CelineK GOLD
Fortlee, New Jersey
CelineK GOLD, Fortlee, New Jersey
15 articles 3 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
“There something hidden in all of us. Small gift waiting to be discovered.” ~Jacqueline Woodson

#477455 Poetry
By GypsyRose GOLD
Charlotte, North Carolina
GypsyRose GOLD, Charlotte, North Carolina
10 articles 2 photos 3 comments
#477456 Poetry
By vnikki61495 BRONZE
Lodi, New Jersey
vnikki61495 BRONZE, Lodi, New Jersey
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."

#477457 Poetry
By RosyOptimism DIAMOND
Coronado, California
RosyOptimism DIAMOND, Coronado, California
72 articles 31 photos 56 comments
#477458 Poetry
By blackbn BRONZE
North Wales, Pennsylvania
blackbn BRONZE, North Wales, Pennsylvania
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#477459 Poetry
By ErisRose DIAMOND
Ashburn, Virginia
ErisRose DIAMOND, Ashburn, Virginia
50 articles 1 photo 81 comments

Favorite Quote:
Omnia vincit amor et nos cedamus amori- Love conquers all let us yield to love<br /> Sweat Dries, Blood Clots, Bones Heal, Suck it up and dance! <br /> If they give you ruled paper, write the other way

#477460 Poetry
By clyn12 GOLD
Troy, Michigan
clyn12 GOLD, Troy, Michigan
12 articles 1 photo 9 comments