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#62891voted by our readers
By CourtCourt DIAMOND
Franklinville, New York

Overdressed red lips form foreign phrases and I turn my head away from “She’ll need special treatment” My mother nods in beat with my racing heart, tears soaking her sundrie...
CourtCourt DIAMOND, Franklinville, New York
77 articles 0 photos 33 comments

Favorite Quote:
2 Corinthians 12:9<br /> But he said to me, &ldquo;My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. &rdquo; Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ&rsquo;s power may rest on me.


#62892 Poetry
By ennui BRONZE
Kekeha, Hawaii
ennui BRONZE, Kekeha, Hawaii
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#62893 Poetry
By CurrentBell SILVER
Brookline, Massachusetts
CurrentBell SILVER, Brookline, Massachusetts
7 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart. I am, I am, I am.&rdquo; <br /> ― Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar

#62894 Poetry
Rochiltree BRONZE, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#62895 Poetry
By deschampskirstyn SILVER
Abington, Massachusetts
deschampskirstyn SILVER, Abington, Massachusetts
7 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#62896 Poetry
By Anonymous
#62897 Poetry
By Alyssa Cannizzaro BRONZE
Brooklyn, New York
Alyssa Cannizzaro BRONZE, Brooklyn, New York
1 article 0 photos 2 comments
#62898 Poetry
By Brrrreeeeeeeeee SILVER
Kalmazoo, Michigan
Brrrreeeeeeeeee SILVER, Kalmazoo, Michigan
6 articles 0 photos 29 comments

Favorite Quote:
when i say im a christan im not shouting that im strong,im whispering that im weak and need his strength.;your the best and nothing less!!

#62899 Poetry
By JasmineG. GOLD
Lawrence, Massachusetts
JasmineG. GOLD, Lawrence, Massachusetts
11 articles 1 photo 14 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;We&#039;re in the present not the future. The only thing we can do now is listen to our hearts and pay for it later with the satisfaction of knowing we did something actually worthwhile.&quot; -Jasmine Garver

#62900 Poetry
By Artist-of-Words GOLD
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Artist-of-Words GOLD, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
11 articles 0 photos 0 comments