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#6591voted by our readers
By this_unflower PLATINUM
Lincoln, Rhode Island

I know now that when you yell at me hit me, and take what's precious to me, out of love. You teach me to grow older and love men who do the same  
this_unflower PLATINUM, Lincoln, Rhode Island
46 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
i will never understand<br /> why you held me<br /> if you were afraid of warmth<br /> <br /> you should have known<br /> i was fire<br /> <br /> - Rupi Kaur , the sun and her flowers


#6592 Poetry
By kaylakim BRONZE
Oswego, Illinois
kaylakim BRONZE, Oswego, Illinois
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#6593 Poetry
By Sarah_Gil PLATINUM
Greenwell Springs, Louisiana
Sarah_Gil PLATINUM, Greenwell Springs, Louisiana
44 articles 1 photo 0 comments
#6594 Poetry
By Friggi PLATINUM
Manassas, Virginia
Friggi PLATINUM, Manassas, Virginia
40 articles 0 photos 32 comments

Favorite Quote:
Giving up is not weakness it means you are strong and brave enough to let it all go

#6595 Poetry
By oliviaglaessner GOLD
Okauchee, Wisconsin
oliviaglaessner GOLD, Okauchee, Wisconsin
10 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#6596 Poetry
By Sarahx15 PLATINUM
Brandon, South Dakota
Sarahx15 PLATINUM, Brandon, South Dakota
22 articles 8 photos 27 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Someday everything will make perfect sense. So, for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason." - Art Thomas

#6597 Poetry
By gracequintal26 SILVER
Rochester Hills, Michigan
gracequintal26 SILVER, Rochester Hills, Michigan
6 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#6598 Poetry
By Anonymous
FlightOfPiscine PLATINUM, Plano, Texas
35 articles 0 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Irony [is] the song of a prisoner who's come to love his cage" - David Foster Wallace

#6600 Poetry
By nothing_gold GOLD
Potomac, Maryland
nothing_gold GOLD, Potomac, Maryland
12 articles 9 photos 18 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Everything's science fiction until someone makes it science fact." -Warcross, Marie Lu