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#289001voted by our readers
By Anonymous

Eyes filled with water, Like the pool in the back, Like the sprinkler in the yard. Waves of air from the fan hit me, Hit me like a freight train, That brought with it a tear e...

#289002 Poetry
By Anonymous
#289003 Poetry
By RLJoy DIAMOND
Glen Rock, New Jersey
RLJoy DIAMOND, Glen Rock, New Jersey
56 articles 0 photos 86 comments
#289004 Poetry
By scarredwing SILVER
Madison WI, Wisconsin
scarredwing SILVER, Madison WI, Wisconsin
5 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
"I took a deep breath and listened to the old bray of my heart.: I am, I am, I am." --Sylvia Plath

#289005 Poetry
By IzzyIzabella PLATINUM
Arlington Heights, Illinois
IzzyIzabella PLATINUM, Arlington Heights, Illinois
21 articles 0 photos 1 comment
#289006 Poetry
By 23gileva BRONZE
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
23gileva BRONZE, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#289007 Poetry
By Anonymous
#289008 Poetry
By flightlessbird PLATINUM
La Monte, Missouri
flightlessbird PLATINUM, La Monte, Missouri
20 articles 5 photos 5 comments
#289009 Poetry
By SpringRayyn PLATINUM
Lakeville, Minnesota
SpringRayyn PLATINUM, Lakeville, Minnesota
34 articles 2 photos 658 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t punish yourself,&quot; she heard her say again, but there would be punishment and pain, and there would be happiness too. That was writing.&quot;<br /> --Markus Zusak, &quot;The Book Thief&quot;

#289010 Poetry
JayLaces SILVER, Lovely, Kentucky
9 articles 5 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I don&#039;t want to remain inside the the same grid and always live after the same pattern. In that case, my soul would wither.&quot; -Jack Strify