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#104281voted by our readers
By Gabrielleamar GOLD
New York, New York

A constant tap of the swinging lock, Unlocked, Against the golden bars, Keeps me awake, The cool, and empty air bites my shoulders, And stings the veins that crawl, Like a th...
Gabrielleamar GOLD, New York, New York
11 articles 16 photos 20 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Le vent se lève il faut tanter de vivre" –Paul Valèry


#104282 Poetry
By eugeniepark BRONZE
Bellevue, Washington
eugeniepark BRONZE, Bellevue, Washington
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#104283 Poetry
By ryn-m GOLD
Franklin, Wisconsin
ryn-m GOLD, Franklin, Wisconsin
18 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#104284 Poetry
By Anonymous
#104285 Poetry
Katie Grippin BRONZE, Hurst, Texas
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#104286 Poetry
luvinlife519 SILVER, Wilson, North Carolina
8 articles 0 photos 22 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Your sidewalk is your runway"

#104287 Poetry
By Kat112 BRONZE
Campbell, New York
Kat112 BRONZE, Campbell, New York
4 articles 0 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
Advice from a Wolf: "Trust your instincts. Be at home in nature. Keep your den clean. Stand for what you believe. Stay on track. Howl with your friends. Be a leader. Pack life with good memories."

#104288 Poetry
By Ohdang11 BRONZE
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Ohdang11 BRONZE, Virginia Beach, Virginia
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;It matters not how strait the gate,<br /> How charged with punishments the scroll.<br /> I am the master of my fate:<br /> I am the captain of my soul.&quot;<br /> -William Ernest Henley

#104289 Poetry
CupcakeQueen18 GOLD, Seminole, Florida
16 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#104290 Poetry
By katherineskai BRONZE
Cedar Hill, Texas
katherineskai BRONZE, Cedar Hill, Texas
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.<br /> Napoleon Hill