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#2411voted by our readers
By CocoK17 BRONZE
Kensington, California

Do you ever look at me, and see the reflection of what used to be? Sometimes when I can’t help but stare, our memories a constant plea, I see the kid I used to know. Whe...
CocoK17 BRONZE, Kensington, California
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#2412 Poetry
By Anonymous
#2413 Poetry
By IcaursFalling SILVER
Bloomingdale, Michigan
IcaursFalling SILVER, Bloomingdale, Michigan
5 articles 1 photo 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"And I know we’re in a subjective business, but the truth is, I’m really in pursuit of greatness. I know people don’t usually talk like that, but I want to be one of the greats. I’m inspired by the greats. I’m inspired by the greats here tonight. I’m as inspired by Daniel Day-Lewis, Marlon Brando, and Viola Davis as I am by Michael Jordan, Michael Phelps, and I want to be up there. So I’m deeply grateful. This doesn’t signify that, but it’s a little more fuel. It’s a little more ammo to keep going. Thank you so much." - Timothee Chalamet, SAG Awards, 2025

#2414 Poetry
By T.M.R BRONZE
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
T.M.R BRONZE, Elizabeth City, North Carolina
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#2415 Poetry
By Anonymous
#2416 Poetry
By elo_a22 GOLD
Hartland, Wisconsin
elo_a22 GOLD, Hartland, Wisconsin
11 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#2417 Poetry
By Divyanshu SILVER
Chandigarh, Other
Divyanshu SILVER, Chandigarh, Other
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#2418 Poetry
By Anonymous
#2419 Poetry
By Moonwallflower GOLD
Maple Ridge, Columbia
Moonwallflower GOLD, Maple Ridge, Columbia
13 articles 2 photos 13 comments

Favorite Quote:
You can be very wild and still be very wise.<br /> - Yoko Ono

#2420 Poetry
By Julesrulesforsurles BRONZE
Clayton, North Carolina
Julesrulesforsurles BRONZE, Clayton, North Carolina
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments