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By cpease SILVER
Denver, Colorado

I look into the mirror and a child’s face stares back, smooth, unblemished skin holding on to the virtues of youth. Her eyes betray her though, filled with pain and wisdom far be...
cpease SILVER, Denver, Colorado
7 articles 4 photos 1 comment

#269652 Poetry
By FireChicken PLATINUM
San Marcos, California
FireChicken PLATINUM, San Marcos, California
30 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one." -Bruce Lee.

#269653 Poetry
By life_of_a_leaf PLATINUM
Morris Plains, New Jersey
life_of_a_leaf PLATINUM, Morris Plains, New Jersey
22 articles 0 photos 19 comments

Favorite Quote:
"We're all just kids who grew up way too fast" - The Cab

#269654 Poetry
By madygirl BRONZE
Surprise, Arizona
madygirl BRONZE, Surprise, Arizona
2 articles 7 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
life isnt measured by how many breaths we take, but rather by how many moments take our breath away...

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vbronk PLATINUM, Winona, Minnesota
23 articles 0 photos 13 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;I&#039;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&#039;t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don&#039;t deserve me at my best.&rdquo; <br /> ― Marilyn Monroe

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12gage PLATINUM, Genesee,
30 articles 0 photos 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;GODS OF WAR I CALL YOU, MY SWORD <br /> IS BY MY SIDE. <br /> I SEEK A LIFE OF HONR, FREE FROM <br /> ALL FALSE PRIDE. <br /> I WILL CRACK THE WHIP WITH A BOLD <br /> MIGHTY HAIL. <br /> COVER ME WITH DEATH IF I SHOULD <br /> EVER FAIL. <br /> &quot;GLORY, MAJESTY, UNITY <br /> HAIL, HAIL, HAIL. &quot;

#269657 Poetry
By lily9799 PLATINUM
Franklin, Wisconsin
lily9799 PLATINUM, Franklin, Wisconsin
49 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I do not agree with what you have to say, but I&#039;ll defend to the death your right to say it.&quot; -Voltaire

#269658 Poetry
By thekateffect BRONZE
Union City, Ohio
thekateffect BRONZE, Union City, Ohio
3 articles 14 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream&quot;

#269659 Poetry
By Anonymous
chickadee23 SILVER, Boise, Idaho
6 articles 2 photos 15 comments

Favorite Quote:
Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody. <br /> -Benjamin Franklin