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By Dana6 PLATINUM
Ashburn, Virginia

I try to make it work But I just don’t understand Why he can just step up and be a man He says he’s got issues That he’s trying to be better But all I know is that my tears ar...
Dana6 PLATINUM, Ashburn, Virginia
29 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12


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By soccerpsycho49 PLATINUM
Teaneck, New Jersey
soccerpsycho49 PLATINUM, Teaneck, New Jersey
37 articles 0 photos 31 comments

Favorite Quote:
Those who say that sunshine is happiness have never danced in the rain.

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By Narice BRONZE
Moore, Oklahoma
Narice BRONZE, Moore, Oklahoma
3 articles 0 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
This is what you get. This is who I am.<br /> Take me now or leave me<br /> Any way you can.<br /> Sometimes I trip and fall<br /> But I know where I stand.<br /> And if you&#039;re thinking about changing my direction,<br /> Don&#039;t mess with imperfection.<br /> --Saving Jane

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By Heart SILVER
Arcadia, California
Heart SILVER, Arcadia, California
9 articles 0 photos 58 comments
a.(L) SILVER,
5 articles 0 photos 4 comments

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. . . So take too many pictures, laugh too much and love like you&#039;ve never been hurt, because every 60 seconds you spend upset, is a minute of happiness you will never get back. ( L ) <br /> <br /> <br /> xoxo, a.(L)

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By Jilybeanrb SILVER
Prentiss, Mississippi
Jilybeanrb SILVER, Prentiss, Mississippi
6 articles 0 photos 32 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Margo was not a miracle. She was not an adventure. She was not a fine and precious thing. She was a girl.&quot; ~Paper Towns

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By Phantom_Girl GOLD
Ft. Carson, Colorado
Phantom_Girl GOLD, Ft. Carson, Colorado
14 articles 0 photos 279 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If it comes out of the lion&#039;s mouth...it will be on the test.&quot;<br /> -Mr. Bala

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By musiclove24 SILVER
Deerfield, Massachusetts
musiclove24 SILVER, Deerfield, Massachusetts
5 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I just hide behind the tears of a clown&quot;<br /> <br /> -Eminem

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By TigerLynn GOLD
Maysville, Kentucky
TigerLynn GOLD, Maysville, Kentucky
10 articles 0 photos 110 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;She walks in beauty,<br /> Like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies;<br /> And all that&#039;s best of dark and bright<br /> Meet in her aspect and her eyes.&quot;<br /> --Byron

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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;