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#98921voted by our readers
By Makenna Farrier BRONZE
St. Peters, Missouri

I am the seventh generation. The family farm has been in the family since the 1800’s. The land deed was written on leathery sheep skin. My great-great-grandpa Orvy’s...
Makenna Farrier BRONZE, St. Peters, Missouri
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments

#98922 Poetry
By IcaursFalling SILVER
Bloomingdale, Michigan
IcaursFalling SILVER, Bloomingdale, Michigan
5 articles 1 photo 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"And I know we’re in a subjective business, but the truth is, I’m really in pursuit of greatness. I know people don’t usually talk like that, but I want to be one of the greats. I’m inspired by the greats. I’m inspired by the greats here tonight. I’m as inspired by Daniel Day-Lewis, Marlon Brando, and Viola Davis as I am by Michael Jordan, Michael Phelps, and I want to be up there. So I’m deeply grateful. This doesn’t signify that, but it’s a little more fuel. It’s a little more ammo to keep going. Thank you so much." - Timothee Chalamet, SAG Awards, 2025

#98923 Poetry
By Anonymous
#98924 Poetry
#98925 Poetry
By -alice- PLATINUM
Colorado Springs, Colorado
-alice- PLATINUM, Colorado Springs, Colorado
21 articles 0 photos 81 comments

Favorite Quote:
I care very little if I am judged by you or any other human court; indeed I do not even judge myself. My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. -1 Corinthians 4:3-4

#98926 Poetry
By Anonymous
#98927 Poetry
By Swift13Fearless PLATINUM
Manchester, Other
Swift13Fearless PLATINUM, Manchester, Other
24 articles 0 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
'Being FEARLESS isn't being 100% not fearful, it's being terrified but you jump anyway' - Taylor Swift

#98928 Poetry
By dancer25 GOLD
West Babylon, New York
dancer25 GOLD, West Babylon, New York
15 articles 16 photos 50 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Hope will never be silent'

#98929 Poetry
By J_D_M GOLD
Elberton, Georgia
J_D_M GOLD, Elberton, Georgia
11 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
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#98930 Poetry
By Anonymous