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By Anonymous

The nondescript wood door was closed. You were late, and your hand hovered over the scratched knob in indecision. You could sit outside and wait, skip the meeting. But later Ms. Ca...

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By kittkattbarr PLATINUM
Austin, Texas
kittkattbarr PLATINUM, Austin, Texas
25 articles 10 photos 17 comments

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Some say the world will end in fire,<br /> Some say in ice.<br /> From what I&#039;ve tasted of desire<br /> I hold with those who favor fire.<br /> But if it had to perish twice,<br /> I think I know enough of hate<br /> To say that for destruction ice<br /> Is also great<br /> And would suffice. <br /> -RF

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By 22much4me SILVER
Croswell, Michigan
22much4me SILVER, Croswell, Michigan
8 articles 0 photos 8 comments
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By Claire Peckham BRONZE
Seattle, Washington
Claire Peckham BRONZE, Seattle, Washington
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
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By isaacp BRONZE
New York, New York
isaacp BRONZE, New York, New York
1 article 0 photos 8 comments

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&quot;Love is a verb and a noun as well; you find it in the dictionary under L. They give you a description and spell it out, but they don&#039;t say what it&#039;s all about.&quot;<br /> -Aberfeldy from the song &quot;Love is an Arrow&quot;

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By whisperingofdawn GOLD
Colorado City, Arizona
whisperingofdawn GOLD, Colorado City, Arizona
17 articles 12 photos 87 comments
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By adastraabextra GOLD
Moonstone, California
adastraabextra GOLD, Moonstone, California
17 articles 120 photos 110 comments
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By Zobst1 GOLD
Buffalo, New York
Zobst1 GOLD, Buffalo, New York
18 articles 0 photos 9 comments

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&quot;Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic.&quot; -The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde

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By OMims32 BRONZE
McDonough, Georgia
OMims32 BRONZE, McDonough, Georgia
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hbeats4u2 SILVER, MPLS, Minnesota
8 articles 0 photos 25 comments

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My personal favorite quote would have to be; &quot;Don&#039;t judge a book by its cover.&quot;