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#386761voted by our readers
By Phina ELITE
Fort Wayne, Indiana

This precipice has grown Like a tumbleweed in the desert sun. Drifting through the heat and emptiness Alone on a hopeless night. I don't know who I am And I can't co...
Phina ELITE, Fort Wayne, Indiana
102 articles 18 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Some of the best and most beautiful things cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart." Helen Keller


#386762 Poetry
By Aviva BRONZE
Vancouver, Other
Aviva BRONZE, Vancouver, Other
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
'In my younger, more vulnerable years, my father gave me advice I have been turning over in my mind ever since. 'Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages you have had.'" - Gatsby

#386763 Poetry
By _.pj.exe SILVER
Mustang, Oklahoma
_.pj.exe SILVER, Mustang, Oklahoma
8 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Hate is a wasteful emotion. Most of the people you hate don't know you hate them, and the rest don't care." -Medgar Evers

#386764 Poetry
#386765 Poetry
By MrCoolPants BRONZE
Uhrichsville, Ohio
MrCoolPants BRONZE, Uhrichsville, Ohio
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#386766 Poetry
By bethybird BRONZE
Palmyra, Missouri
bethybird BRONZE, Palmyra, Missouri
4 articles 0 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
the creative spark, no matter how dim, deserves the occasional nod of recognition

#386767 Poetry
By Jamers_smile GOLD
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jamers_smile GOLD, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
11 articles 0 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
art should comfort the disturbed, and disturb the comfortable.

#386768 Poetry
By kelly brinkman BRONZE
Louisville, Kentucky
kelly brinkman BRONZE, Louisville, Kentucky
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#386769 Poetry
By MorganP97 BRONZE
Robertsdale, Alabama
MorganP97 BRONZE, Robertsdale, Alabama
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A box without hinges, key, or lid, yet golden treasure inside is hid." -J.R.R. Tolkien

#386770 Poetry
By massey SILVER
Central Coast, Other
massey SILVER, Central Coast, Other
5 articles 0 photos 0 comments