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By Jade.I.Am ELITE
Fishers, Indiana

My legs are stiff but I'm Not dead My rigor mortis comes from the standards You hold me to and Tie my feet With You bind me in satin ribbon and Point my toes...
Jade.I.Am ELITE, Fishers, Indiana
214 articles 14 photos 1159 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;If you&#039;re losing your soul and you know it, then you&#039;ve still got a soul left to lose&rdquo; <br /> ― Charles Bukowski


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By Wontgiveup17 PLATINUM
Bloomington, Illinois
Wontgiveup17 PLATINUM, Bloomington, Illinois
23 articles 0 photos 32 comments

Favorite Quote:
Life beats down and crushes the soul but art reminds you that you have one. -Stella Adler<br /> He who lives upon hope will die fasting.<br /> -Benjamin Franklin<br /> If you&#039;re absent during my struggle. Don&#039;t expect to be present during my success.

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By dinks PLATINUM
Hinsdale, Illinois
dinks PLATINUM, Hinsdale, Illinois
28 articles 0 photos 80 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;and kisses are a better faith than freedom&quot;

heartagramflex PLATINUM, Moore, South Carolina
31 articles 0 photos 33 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;No hope = No fear.&quot; - Peter Steele

Emayen_Laweit_Ryuzaki SILVER, Denver, Colorado
8 articles 1 photo 10 comments

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The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest. - unknown<br /> no matter how gifted you are you alone can not change the world... but that&#039;s what makes it so special. - L

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By Anna141 PLATINUM
Yarmouth, Maine
Anna141 PLATINUM, Yarmouth, Maine
23 articles 0 photos 29 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain.&quot;<br /> <br /> Auth

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By karenc GOLD
Brooklyn, New York
karenc GOLD, Brooklyn, New York
15 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
An arrow can be shot only by pulling it backward. So when life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means that it&rsquo;s going to launch you into something great. So just take a deep breath and keep aiming.

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By roshaniesadhu GOLD
Schenectady, New York
roshaniesadhu GOLD, Schenectady, New York
14 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Be the chance you wish to see in the world&quot;<br /> ~Mahatma Gandhi

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By roshaniesadhu GOLD
Schenectady, New York
roshaniesadhu GOLD, Schenectady, New York
14 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Be the chance you wish to see in the world&quot;<br /> ~Mahatma Gandhi

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By BenatarFreeborn PLATINUM
Lexington, North Carolina
BenatarFreeborn PLATINUM, Lexington, North Carolina
24 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
And when I die don&#039;t say goodbye for death is just my beginning.