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#214571voted by our readers
By Anonymous

Somber, red lipstick lay atop a dress, Plaintively sewn with one spindly finger, Salt splayed across the floor, her face a mess, But syrup-stained lips drew her to linger, Comp...

#214572 Poetry
By kklove08 BRONZE
Indianapolis, Indiana
kklove08 BRONZE, Indianapolis, Indiana
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#214573 Poetry
By taintedannex GOLD
Hong Kong, Other
taintedannex GOLD, Hong Kong, Other
15 articles 5 photos 166 comments

Favorite Quote:
The truth is that at some point, everyone&#039;s going to hurt you. You just have to decide who&#039;s worth the pain.<br /> <br /> Some say having something to lose is what makes you vulnerable. I believe that having something to lose only makes you stronger.

#214574 Poetry
By sophza PLATINUM
Sacramento, California
sophza PLATINUM, Sacramento, California
21 articles 14 photos 47 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Life moves pretty fast. If you don&#039;t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.&quot; ~Ferris Bueller

#214575 Poetry
By writergirl156 SILVER
Waxhaw, North Carolina
writergirl156 SILVER, Waxhaw, North Carolina
7 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t be afraid of death, be afraid of the unlived life.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Why are you trying so hard to fit in, when you were born to stand out?&quot;

#214576 Poetry
By Talent BRONZE
Johannesburg, Other
Talent BRONZE, Johannesburg, Other
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#214577 Poetry
By girlsarelikeapples SILVER
Double Oak, Texas
girlsarelikeapples SILVER, Double Oak, Texas
6 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
Because there is nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times its sent away. -Sarah Kay

#214578 Poetry
By lindseysternth GOLD
Rye Brook, New York
lindseysternth GOLD, Rye Brook, New York
14 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
I begin to assemble what weapons I can find, Cause sometimes to stay alive you gotta kill your mind.

#214579 Poetry
Sarahlovespoetry BRONZE, Irvington, New York
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"We accept the love we think we deserve." - The Perks of Being a Wallflower

#214580 Poetry
By GabbyB SILVER
Lexington, Massachusetts
GabbyB SILVER, Lexington, Massachusetts
9 articles 0 photos 0 comments