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#476471voted by our readers
By gerardway DIAMOND
Brooklyn, New York

Mother says, “You’re a pretty little thing. Don’t go around frowning so much.” The puddles keep getting bigger and bigger As I cross the road....
gerardway DIAMOND, Brooklyn, New York
67 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
But you and Leslie like to hold hands and jump off of cliffs together into the great unknown. You two have a good relationship. I don&rsquo;t personally know what that&rsquo;s like, but I am given to understand it means you&rsquo;re gonna land on your feet.<br /> <br /> - R.S.


#476472 Poetry
Kathryn Mahan PLATINUM, Fredonia, Kansas
43 articles 53 photos 0 comments
#476473 Poetry
By Justin Lien BRONZE
Hamilton, Ohio
Justin Lien BRONZE, Hamilton, Ohio
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#476474 Poetry
By LauraMay DIAMOND
Argyle, New York
LauraMay DIAMOND, Argyle, New York
52 articles 5 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
Be who you are. Don&#039;t be anything less.<br /> Strength isn&#039;t just measured by how much pain you can take.

#476475 Poetry
By mariahstokes GOLD
Bronx, New York
mariahstokes GOLD, Bronx, New York
16 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don&#039;t matter, and those who matter don&#039;t mind.&quot; - Dr. Seuss

#476476 Poetry
By deductivewoman SILVER
Manchester, Connecticut
deductivewoman SILVER, Manchester, Connecticut
6 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Life achieves its summit when it does to the uttermost that which it was equipped to do.&quot; -Jack London

#476477 Poetry
By Anonymous
#476478 Poetry
August7682 BRONZE, Orlando, Florida
4 articles 2 photos 0 comments
#476479 Poetry
By RosyRose GOLD
Middleburgh, New York
RosyRose GOLD, Middleburgh, New York
15 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#476480 Poetry
By Ojaswi_selcouth BRONZE
Bhilai, Other
Ojaswi_selcouth BRONZE, Bhilai, Other
3 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
Being yourself isn't permission to be a terrible person