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#70551voted by our readers
By Anonymous

Shoulder strap weaves, Mud smeared across the gunbarrel Of a Kalashnikov that’s thrown across the trench. It doesn’t make it. Falls down by a boot, points at something, S...

#70553 Poetry
By A_Jean PLATINUM
Citrus Heights, California
A_Jean PLATINUM, Citrus Heights, California
40 articles 0 photos 19 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;we all carry these things inside that no one else can see. they hold us down like anchors and they drown us out at sea.&quot;<br /> &quot;i&#039;m trying to figure out which parts of my personality are mine and which ones I created to please you&quot;

#70554 Poetry
By Anonymous
#70555 Poetry
By 17wkoch PLATINUM
Mequon, Wisconsin
17wkoch PLATINUM, Mequon, Wisconsin
39 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
A number two pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.

#70556 Poetry
By Dillie PLATINUM
New Bethelehem, Pennsylvania
Dillie PLATINUM, New Bethelehem, Pennsylvania
38 articles 0 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it&#039;s not the same river and he&#039;s not the same man.&quot; - Heraclitus

#70557 Poetry
By Anonymous
#70558 Poetry
By jawproperty93 PLATINUM
Jupiter, Florida
jawproperty93 PLATINUM, Jupiter, Florida
24 articles 11 photos 29 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight&quot;

#70559 Poetry
By kagebrubak GOLD
Sidney, Ohio
kagebrubak GOLD, Sidney, Ohio
15 articles 1 photo 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;As you get closer to the light, the greater your shadow becomes.&quot;<br /> &quot;Never fear shadows. They simply mean there&#039;s a light shining somewhere nearby.&quot;<br /> &quot;The best way to become boring is to say everything.&quot;<br /> &quot;Forget arrogance, just ask and recieve&quot;

#70560 Poetry
By NauticaDasia GOLD
Garner, North Carolina
NauticaDasia GOLD, Garner, North Carolina
19 articles 0 photos 1 comment