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#344821voted by our readers
By ezrazimmerman GOLD
Menlo Park, California

In memory of Michael Jackson Sisyphus stands atop the castle clock tower Straining every ounce of power and might in his right arm To roll back the sun for one more day Becau...
ezrazimmerman GOLD, Menlo Park, California
12 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else&#039;s opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation.&quot;<br /> -Oscar Wilde


#344822 Poetry
By zoomie109 BRONZE
Burnsville, Minnesota
zoomie109 BRONZE, Burnsville, Minnesota
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;In three words I can sum up everything I&#039;ve learned about life: it goes on.&quot; -Robert Frost

#344823 Poetry
By andystar13 BRONZE
Paramount, Ca 8137, California
andystar13 BRONZE, Paramount, Ca 8137, California
1 article 0 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they&#039;re right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good<br /> <br /> &ldquo;You&#039;ve gotta dance like there&#039;s nobody watching,<br /> <br /> Love like you&#039;ll never be hurt,<br /> <br /> Sing like there&#039;s nobody listening,<br /> <br /> And live like it&#039;s heaven on earth.&rdquo; <br /> ― William W. Purkey

#344824 Poetry
By hoovbbl SILVER
Grand Haven, Michigan
hoovbbl SILVER, Grand Haven, Michigan
9 articles 29 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
what ever what ever i do what i want

#344825 Poetry
africanbeauty GOLD, Palo Alto, California
17 articles 3 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
They belong not to man but to the countries of junipers and sage, deep aromas, messes, and freedom

#344826 Poetry
By Tyreef BRONZE
Oak Park, Michigan
Tyreef BRONZE, Oak Park, Michigan
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#344827 Poetry
By x7654321 BRONZE
Paragould, Arkansas
x7654321 BRONZE, Paragould, Arkansas
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#344828 Poetry
By Sarcsticsouls BRONZE
Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Sarcsticsouls BRONZE, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#344829 Poetry
By delsherman BRONZE
Cherry Valley, Massachusetts
delsherman BRONZE, Cherry Valley, Massachusetts
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#344830 Poetry
By CheerLeader2014 BRONZE
Springfield, Illinois
CheerLeader2014 BRONZE, Springfield, Illinois
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge -- myth is more potent than history -- dreams are more powerful than facts -- hope always triumphs over experience -- laughter is the cure for grief -- love is stronger than death.&quot;