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#350101voted by our readers
By KaitlynnNicole PLATINUM
Heyworth, Illinois

This pen, it is my weapon These words, they are my war This poem is the prize For which I am fighting for This paper, it is my battlefield These lines, they’re like my gun...
KaitlynnNicole PLATINUM, Heyworth, Illinois
39 articles 6 photos 32 comments

Favorite Quote:
From me: &quot;The Point of writing isn&#039;t so others can understand what&#039;s going on in your mind. It&#039;s so you can understand what&#039;s going on inside yourself.&quot;<br /> <br /> By me: &quot;Who needs you when I have these yellow lines on this road?&quot;


railHEX BRONZE, Omaha, Nebraska
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#350103 Poetry
By Hailstorm13 SILVER
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Hailstorm13 SILVER, Waukesha, Wisconsin
5 articles 0 photos 5 comments
#350104 Poetry
By eaysse SILVER
Johns Island, South Carolina
eaysse SILVER, Johns Island, South Carolina
8 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Not a good enough reason to use the word &#039;penetrate&#039;&quot;<br /> -Fat Amy Pitch Perfect

#350105 Poetry
By SonaliTW PLATINUM
New Amsterdam, Other
SonaliTW PLATINUM, New Amsterdam, Other
38 articles 4 photos 14 comments
#350106 Poetry
By Mary Sorensen BRONZE
Palatine, Illinois
Mary Sorensen BRONZE, Palatine, Illinois
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#350107 Poetry
By Ender PLATINUM
Hagerstown, Maryland
Ender PLATINUM, Hagerstown, Maryland
49 articles 0 photos 14 comments

Favorite Quote:
Perhaps it&#039;s impossible to wear an identity without becoming what you pretend to be<br /> -Orson Scott Card

#350108 Poetry
Shmelmo GOLD, Elma, Iowa
16 articles 9 photos 143 comments

Favorite Quote:
You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

#350109 Poetry
Zombie_Girl SILVER, Eastlake, Ohio
6 articles 0 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I&#039;ve bought a big bat. I&#039;m all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!&rdquo; <br /> <br /> -Dr. Seuss

#350110 Poetry
Colter BRONZE, Nabb, Indiana
4 articles 15 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
These violent delights have violent ends<br /> And in their triumpth die <br /> Like fire and powder <br /> Which as they kiss <br /> Consume