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I Got the Joy!

By Lydia H., Thiensville, WI

I got the joy to pop the corn side the walk swing the set mock the bird glow the worm gas the light To break the fast ice the box stair the well school the boys bubble the gum french...

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Observer

By NiyahSymone, Norwalk, CT

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dual meaning : lie

By helene., Forest Hills, NY

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Unhook the Stars

By axgela, Brooklyn, NY

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I Take Back My Tears

By Lilyan H., tallahasee, FL

I take back my tears the wasted years I spent crying for what never could happen I take back my heart my shattered heart Up off the ground and back in my arms I take back my hope...

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Sacrifice of Vengeance

By sneha14, Glen Mills, PA

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Conformity

By Rae1611, Rockaway, NJ

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You Are Cold (C.B.#12)

By J.M.daCruz, Providence, RI

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