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#448241voted by our readers
By lostinliv SILVER
Crowley, Texas

Shattered glass covers the floor in the room of the woman’s unknown secrets. She combs her hair and plasters on the perfect smile. Shoving her thoughts, feelings, and fears...
lostinliv SILVER, Crowley, Texas
5 articles 0 photos 0 comments

#448242 Poetry
#448243 Poetry
By Austin Nunnally BRONZE
Middletown, New York
Austin Nunnally BRONZE, Middletown, New York
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#448244 Poetry
By IsaiF GOLD
Marietta, Georgia
IsaiF GOLD, Marietta, Georgia
17 articles 0 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.” -Kurt Vonnegut

#448245 Poetry
By katie_ell BRONZE
New Orleans, Louisiana
katie_ell BRONZE, New Orleans, Louisiana
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live." -Albus Dumbledore

#448246 Poetry
By LeahNicole SILVER
Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
LeahNicole SILVER, Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
9 articles 1 photo 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
Don't let life drag you down when things start to get overwhelming & challenging. Just don't give up & try your best in everything you do and just give all you got, it will pay off in the future.

#448247 Poetry
By JenJen97 BRONZE
Islip, New York
JenJen97 BRONZE, Islip, New York
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#448248 Poetry
#448249 Poetry
By alybopxoO BRONZE
East Quogue, New York
alybopxoO BRONZE, East Quogue, New York
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#448250 Poetry
By riley1516 PLATINUM
Lake Zurich, Illinois
riley1516 PLATINUM, Lake Zurich, Illinois
26 articles 2 photos 50 comments

Favorite Quote:
Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” -Howard Thurman