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#207931voted by our readers
By Aaliyah Walton BRONZE
Federal Way, Washington

I tried to get him to notice me.    He didn't notice me. I showed him my smile. I showed him my laugh. I showd him my personality.  and guess what happened then...   ...
Aaliyah Walton BRONZE, Federal Way, Washington
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments

#207932 Poetry
By ElaM ELITE
Surrey, Columbia
ElaM ELITE, Surrey, Columbia
321 articles 27 photos 120 comments

Favorite Quote:
“I was ashamed of myself when I realized life was a costume party; and I attended with my real face.” ~Franz Kafka

#207933 Poetry
By Anonymous
#207934 Poetry
silverstar31 SILVER, Orland Park, Illinois
5 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
Even if you&rsquo;re on the right track, you&rsquo;ll get run over if you just sit there.<br /> <br /> People often say that motivation doesn&rsquo;t last. Well, neither does bathing &ndash; that&rsquo;s why we recommend it daily.

#207935 Poetry
By fignewton527 SILVER
West Chester, Pennsylvania
fignewton527 SILVER, West Chester, Pennsylvania
9 articles 1 photo 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
The melody is like seeing someone for the first time. The physical attraction. Sex. But then, as you get to know them that&#039;s the lyrics. Their story. Who they are underneath. Its the combination of the two that makes it magical. - Sophie Fisher

#207936 Poetry
By Lily_Kolesa GOLD
Troy, Illinois
Lily_Kolesa GOLD, Troy, Illinois
13 articles 0 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You&#039;re on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who&#039;ll decide where to go.&quot; - Dr. Seuss

#207937 Poetry
By SarahAnn1321 BRONZE
Strawberry Point Iowa, Iowa
SarahAnn1321 BRONZE, Strawberry Point Iowa, Iowa
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#207938 Poetry
By Ibikontein BRONZE
Port Harcourt, Other
Ibikontein BRONZE, Port Harcourt, Other
3 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
only one life, not two, just one. I don&#039;t think you heard me, I said only one life

#207939 Poetry
Red
By Shafiyal Ahmed BRONZE
Solon, Ohio
Shafiyal Ahmed BRONZE, Solon, Ohio
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#207940 Poetry
By KahoticKaiti BRONZE
Medina, Ohio
KahoticKaiti BRONZE, Medina, Ohio
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I&#039;d rather be hated for who I am. Than loved for who I am not.&quot; -Kurt Cobain