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By Anita PLATINUM
Santa Cruz, California

Ever Look at someone, Eye-to-eye, And not see them? Ever eat And not taste, sleep And not dream? Ever Hurt when you’re numb or Hear Without listening, And breathe w...
Anita PLATINUM, Santa Cruz, California
20 articles 0 photos 36 comments

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By BritneyTollefson GOLD
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
BritneyTollefson GOLD, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
15 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Just because something is hard doesn't mean you shouldn't try, it just means you should try harder."

SweetDarkness PLATINUM, Merced, California
22 articles 0 photos 23 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;After rain comes a rainbow.&quot;<br /> &quot;All we can do is hope for a better tomorrow.&quot;<br /> &quot;An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind.&quot; -Gandhi<br /> &quot;an illusion can only last so long before it gives up its secrets.&quot;

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By BritneyTollefson GOLD
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
BritneyTollefson GOLD, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
15 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Just because something is hard doesn&#039;t mean you shouldn&#039;t try, it just means you should try harder.&quot;

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By bandgeekfreak DIAMOND
No Answer, Texas
bandgeekfreak DIAMOND, No Answer, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 30 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself.&rdquo; Abraham Maslow.

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By Lovenevershows BRONZE
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lovenevershows BRONZE, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
Everything&#039;s a mess , but it&#039;s not your fault.

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By cmalcolm DIAMOND
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
cmalcolm DIAMOND, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
54 articles 0 photos 18 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Who you Finna Try&quot;

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By Tuff_One SILVER
South Elgin, Illinois
Tuff_One SILVER, South Elgin, Illinois
8 articles 0 photos 0 comments
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By purpleink GOLD
Pendleton, Oregon
purpleink GOLD, Pendleton, Oregon
17 articles 0 photos 32 comments

Favorite Quote:
The early bird gets the worm but the second rat gets the cheese.<br /> <br /> There is more to life besides increasing its speed.

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By LostInStereo PLATINUM
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
LostInStereo PLATINUM, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
26 articles 3 photos 18 comments

Favorite Quote:
Friends are the family you choose.