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  Tired

  

  By JNikole15, Rockville, MD

  I am tired of being alone. Of walking the halls with my head down. Of being afraid to show who I am To everyone. I am tired. Of having nowhere to turn but my pillow. Of seeing myself for what I am. Of not knowing who I am. I am tired. Of working hard for no one. Not even myself. Of feeli...
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  Brown

  

  By JNikole15, Rockville, MD

  Brown— Hammers on nails, feet on pavement Bulging, straining, gasping, dripping Hands outstretched for the sky’s crash of dreams— Hopeful, hopeful Careful, careful. A shattered glass, swept into the corner. Lonely shard remains, glitter veiled with dust. As life goes on around it all ...