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September 23, 2011
By Allis-in-Wonderland PLATINUM, Cartersville, Georgia
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Allis-in-Wonderland PLATINUM, Cartersville, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
"Sometimes people leave you...halfway through The Wood. Do not let it grieve you...No one leaves for good. You are not alone, for no one is alone." -Into The Woods

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Isn't life about expression?
My friend once said to me,
'Don't ever judge appearances
By what you see on TV.'

Isn't life about expression?
And who would criticize,
What other people like to wear,
And who is the least wise to care?

Isn't life about expression?
And it doesn't matter what they see,
Whether on your outer shell
Or who's on your family tree?

Doesn't life need love?
And I have so much to express,
About these memories so clear?
Love that floods through my chest?

Although people flutter here and there,
But have out-loud comments to share?
Just smile and walk away!
Turn the other cheek.
Even if they call you selfish, mean,
Or they think your a freak!

© Jessica F., Bradford, MA

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Be yourself, and not who everyone else wants you to be!
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