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#56051voted by our readers
By GodsPotential012 GOLD
Jonesboro, Georgia

The ironies of life lay hidden in the hearts of the victims of strife. Perplexing to the eye, just as the question how could this happen, better yet why. Souls that have a sto...
GodsPotential012 GOLD, Jonesboro, Georgia
17 articles 0 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”


#56052 Poetry
By miska BRONZE
Thornton, Colorado
miska BRONZE, Thornton, Colorado
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#56053 Poetry
By nebhogan SILVER
Walnut Creek, California
nebhogan SILVER, Walnut Creek, California
7 articles 0 photos 4 comments
#56054 Poetry
dpowell3543 PLATINUM, Topeka, Kansas
24 articles 0 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
If you're not willing to die for the ones you love, your life isn't worth living at all.

#56055 Poetry
By JaNiece BRONZE
Richmond, Virginia
JaNiece BRONZE, Richmond, Virginia
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#56056 Poetry
By stomachpain01 BRONZE
New York, New York
stomachpain01 BRONZE, New York, New York
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#56057 Poetry
By NelliiBaybhex3 BRONZE
Wyandanch,NY, New York
NelliiBaybhex3 BRONZE, Wyandanch,NY, New York
1 article 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
Laugh your heart out dance in the rain cherish the memories ignore the pain love + learn forget and forgive because remember you only have [one life to live] ♥

#56058 Poetry
By Anonymous
#56059 Poetry
By Mr.BlackRose GOLD
West Terre Haute, Indiana
Mr.BlackRose GOLD, West Terre Haute, Indiana
13 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"The pen is mightier than the sword." -Edward Bulwer-Lytton

#56060 Poetry
By Marissax3 PLATINUM
Bakersfield, California
Marissax3 PLATINUM, Bakersfield, California
30 articles 0 photos 2 comments