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#280811voted by our readers
By MajaOrlowska BRONZE
Cedarburg, Wisconsin

They expect her to be perfect, Not hearing the things she has to say. They assume they know her completely, Not seeing her try to be herself. Everyday, she wakes up, Prete...
MajaOrlowska BRONZE, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
2 articles 2 photos 23 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Though the sun is gone, I have a light.&quot; - Kurt Cobain<br /> &quot;All we are saying is give peace a chance.&quot; - John Lennon


#280812 Poetry
By Fran94 SILVER
Hayward, California
Fran94 SILVER, Hayward, California
8 articles 0 photos 10 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you are content with being yourself and never compete or compare, everyone will respect you.&quot;<br /> -Laotzu

#280813 Poetry
By Nyema Brown-mcgill BRONZE
Jacksonville, Florida
Nyema Brown-mcgill BRONZE, Jacksonville, Florida
4 articles 0 photos 1 comment
#280814 Poetry
Alyssa95 PLATINUM, Lodi, Wisconsin
40 articles 21 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.&quot; - Ralph Waldo Emerson

#280815 Poetry
By alaynagrace BRONZE
Paragould, Arkansas
alaynagrace BRONZE, Paragould, Arkansas
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#280816 Poetry
By Anonymous
#280817 Poetry
By Kaylee_big_sis_of_3 SILVER
Anchorage, Alaska
Kaylee_big_sis_of_3 SILVER, Anchorage, Alaska
7 articles 0 photos 8 comments
#280818 Poetry
By itscomplicated PLATINUM
Boxford, Massachusetts
itscomplicated PLATINUM, Boxford, Massachusetts
20 articles 0 photos 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The best way out is always through.&quot; -Robert Frost &quot;I think, therefore I am.&quot; -Ren&eacute; Descartes<br /> &quot;Life is never easy for those who dream.&quot; -Robert James Waller

#280819 Poetry
Katelynmbradley GOLD, Folsom, California
10 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Life isn&#039;t about the number of breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away!&quot;

#280820 Poetry
By DeadlyPoppy PLATINUM
Chehalis, Washington
DeadlyPoppy PLATINUM, Chehalis, Washington
30 articles 13 photos 41 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Is mayonnaise an instrument?&quot; -Patrick, Spongebob Squarepants