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#246671voted by our readers
By juliann pawlowski BRONZE
Painfield, Illinois

Away I want to go I want to go I don’t want to stay Nameless, friendless, and alone Like an attack, robbery, or even assault Impossible to stay My heart is on fire The gr...
juliann pawlowski BRONZE, Painfield, Illinois
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

#246672 Poetry
By KaiTrammell PLATINUM
Highwood, Montana
KaiTrammell PLATINUM, Highwood, Montana
21 articles 1 photo 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"The truth as always resists simplicity" John Green

#246673 Poetry
By GOlacieGO GOLD
Lawrenceburg, Indiana
GOlacieGO GOLD, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
11 articles 0 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I want a life that sizzles and pops and makes me laugh out loud. I want my everyday to make God belly laugh, glad that he gave life to someone who loves the gift, who will use it up and wring it out and drag it around like a favorite sweater." -SN

#246674 Poetry
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#246675 Poetry
By BKL1000 BRONZE
Franklin, Massachusetts
BKL1000 BRONZE, Franklin, Massachusetts
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#246676 Poetry
By WindDancer GOLD
Lexington, Kentucky
WindDancer GOLD, Lexington, Kentucky
10 articles 3 photos 77 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;It&#039;s time to start living the life you&#039;ve imagined&quot; <br /> - Henry James<br /> <br /> &quot;I read to escape, I write to confront.&quot;

#246677 Poetry
By ThatOneNerd13 BRONZE
Plainfield, Illinois
ThatOneNerd13 BRONZE, Plainfield, Illinois
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#246678 Poetry
By NotMyActualName GOLD
Delafield, Wisconsin
NotMyActualName GOLD, Delafield, Wisconsin
14 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
You're only out of options when you stop looking for them.

#246679 Poetry
By hlbs4him SILVER
Lumberton, Mississippi
hlbs4him SILVER, Lumberton, Mississippi
9 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#246680 Poetry
By ASoulFullOfDreams SILVER
North Smithfield, Rhode Island
ASoulFullOfDreams SILVER, North Smithfield, Rhode Island
9 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Above all else, it is about leaving a mark that I existed: I was here. I was hungry. I was defeated. I was happy. I was sad. I was in love. I was afraid. I was hopeful. I had an idea and I had a good purpose and that&#039;s why I made works of art.&quot;<br /> ~Felix Gonzalez-Torre