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Lovely

By drewnowater, Danville, KY

Sometimes I just want to be lovely Like a ladybug in spring Like the song a morning dove sings to me I just want to be Lovely Sometimes I just want to feel kind Like warm sun rays to a...

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Just Because

By Marial J., Bacolod, Philippines | 6 comments

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Sonnet

By Alice Y., San Gabriel, CA | 1 comment

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Teenage Rebellion

By Laura P., Lexington, MA | 2 comments

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Daddy's Womb

By Carl H., Staten Island, NY

i asked my father if i could swim, and he said that i would drown. The Sea would imprison me – he said if my feet had left the ground. So i walked out to the water, and cried out – how...

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Jerk

By Christina, Clifton, VA

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All I Need Is a Friend

By Ryan M., Mt. Prospect, IL

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Never Understimate a Girl

By amanda727, Salt Lake City, UT

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My favorite song can't be heard On a radio or iPod. You can't buy it, can't download it, This song comes straight from God. The chorus is a few faint chirps With the wind chiming in Then...

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