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Flame

By Karah J., Schnecksville, PA

I watch this flame pass from match to wick, gently stepping over a great divide. This flame and I are not so different: it comes into being from nothingness; it eats and grows, smokes, and...

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All I Need Is a Friend

By Ryan M., Mt. Prospect, IL | 1488 comments

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Jerk

By Christina, Clifton, VA

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HAND IN HAND

By MikeyG, Salt Lake City, UT

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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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You & Me

By bluemagnet22, Dearborn Hts, MI

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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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