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By LeilaniLives PLATINUM
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Shut you eyes, dear child, please pray Don't listen, precious, just look away Cover ears and hold your breath Sweet child, of what is left Sleep in peace, innocence, dre...
LeilaniLives PLATINUM, Fort Wayne, Indiana
42 articles 11 photos 128 comments

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"They say 'Life's two steps forward and one step back' - But what if I tripped and fell down the whole flight of stairs?"


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By PeaceLoveDance321 GOLD
Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
PeaceLoveDance321 GOLD, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
15 articles 0 photos 6 comments
pandaLICIOUS SILVER, Portland, Oregon
8 articles 0 photos 62 comments

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“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” -Audrey Hepburn

AngelForeverBleedingLove DIAMOND, Frederic, Wisconsin
65 articles 3 photos 248 comments

Favorite Quote:
You say you don&#039;t remember,<br /> But I will never forget

isabelc1011 SILVER, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
7 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Though much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; one equal temper of heroic hearts, made weak by time and fate, but strong in will to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.&quot; -Lord Alfred Tennyson

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By hannahbee7 DIAMOND
Boca Raton, Florida
hannahbee7 DIAMOND, Boca Raton, Florida
67 articles 1 photo 65 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;You know you&rsquo;re a writer if your friend tells you a heartbreaking story and your first reaction is &ndash; wow, that would make an incredible plot for a novel. You know you&rsquo;re a smart writer if you manage to keep that reaction to yourself.&quot;

kennedy_rowzz SILVER, Sterling Heights, Michigan
8 articles 0 photos 35 comments

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&quot;we can never truly know who we are&quot;-afi

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By SurvivoroftheWorld GOLD
Malvern, Pennsylvania
SurvivoroftheWorld GOLD, Malvern, Pennsylvania
16 articles 2 photos 13 comments

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The answer to my riddle is the letter n ;)

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By Mandiella DIAMOND
Plaistow, New Hampshire
Mandiella DIAMOND, Plaistow, New Hampshire
73 articles 58 photos 349 comments

Favorite Quote:
Don&#039;t waste time. Start procrastinating now.