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#326281voted by our readers
By unspoken314 GOLD
Baltimore, Maryland

"Sit still!" I say As I get out a pen "I'll be done soon You can move then" As I look at you And slowly sketch your face Your eyes follow my movements With their intense...
unspoken314 GOLD, Baltimore, Maryland
10 articles 2 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."


#326282 Poetry
By Nutty3,14 BRONZE
Johannesburg, Other
Nutty3,14 BRONZE, Johannesburg, Other
3 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
I shall never grow up. Make believe is much too fun.<br /> You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.

#326283 Poetry
By Carlosguz SILVER
Vancouver, Washington
Carlosguz SILVER, Vancouver, Washington
5 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#326284 Poetry
By Anonymous
#326285 Poetry
By Hannah Businger SILVER
Sterling, Virginia
Hannah Businger SILVER, Sterling, Virginia
8 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#326286 Poetry
By Anonymous
#326287 Poetry
By bluegirl440 DIAMOND
Park City, Utah
bluegirl440 DIAMOND, Park City, Utah
84 articles 0 photos 48 comments

Favorite Quote:
Everybody lies. -House

#326288 Poetry
By raccoonrave SILVER
Fort Myers, Florida
raccoonrave SILVER, Fort Myers, Florida
7 articles 0 photos 20 comments

Favorite Quote:
When people bring you down, <br /> Ignore it and live,<br /> Then let die..

#326289 Poetry
By Debbie1 SILVER
Brooklyn, New York
Debbie1 SILVER, Brooklyn, New York
6 articles 0 photos 34 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;As long as there is life, there is hope.&quot;

#326290 Poetry
By kaylabear21 GOLD
Walnut Creek, California
kaylabear21 GOLD, Walnut Creek, California
15 articles 9 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Now, no matter what the mullah teaches, there is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft... When you kill a man, you steal a life. You steal his wife&#039;s right to a husband, rob his children of a father. When you tell a lie, you steal someone&#039;s right to the truth. When you cheat, you steal the right to fairness... There is no act more wretched than stealing&quot; Baba to Amir, The Kite Runner