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By CarzKemp DIAMOND
Lyons, New York

I am tortured everyday by the thoughts in my head, thoughts self inflicted by a child’s upbringing. Thoughts, I thought I was strong enough to deal with them,...
CarzKemp DIAMOND, Lyons, New York
68 articles 0 photos 11 comments

Favorite Quote:
if you take the &quot;F&quot; out of Life<br /> you&#039;ll be living a lie-Carz Kemp


#317242 Poetry
By fisto BRONZE
London, Other
fisto BRONZE, London, Other
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.<br /> <br /> Martin Luther King, Jr.

#317243 Poetry
By Lalupu PLATINUM
Springfield, Illinois
Lalupu PLATINUM, Springfield, Illinois
21 articles 0 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Scars just mean you were stronger than whatever tried to kill you.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ---Author Unknown

#317244 Poetry
SavannaKinsley GOLD, Middleburgh, New York
13 articles 4 photos 0 comments
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By I.Am.Me. SILVER
White Plains, New York
I.Am.Me. SILVER, White Plains, New York
9 articles 0 photos 3 comments
#317248 Poetry
By Musawwir21 SILVER
Toledo, Ohio
Musawwir21 SILVER, Toledo, Ohio
6 articles 0 photos 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire,<br /> Some say in ice.<br /> From what I&#039;ve tasted of desire<br /> I hold with those who favor fire.<br /> But if it had to perish twice,<br /> I think I know enough of hate<br /> To say that for destruction ice<br /> Is also great<br /> And would suffice.

#317249 Poetry
By Crystalmariee SILVER
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Crystalmariee SILVER, Holyoke, Massachusetts
6 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.&quot;

#317250 Poetry
By imalwayswrite53 GOLD
Saltlake City, Utah
imalwayswrite53 GOLD, Saltlake City, Utah
13 articles 1 photo 23 comments

Favorite Quote:
I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but what you don&#039;t realize is that what I said is not what I meant......