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July 19, 2012
By Kiki_McGee GOLD, Woodstock, Illinois
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Kiki_McGee GOLD, Woodstock, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without the words - and never stops at all." - Emily Dickinson

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Don't look at me and see.
Look at me and breathe --
Every particle of my being.
No matter the pain
I swirl within;
We are one.

© Caitlin B., Marblehead, MA

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RynnTopia SILVER said...
on Aug. 14 2012 at 9:46 am
RynnTopia SILVER, Needville, Texas
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Once again, fabulous work. Five stars :)
lissa_ GOLD said...
on Aug. 13 2012 at 10:40 pm
lissa_ GOLD, Salt Lake City, Utah
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&quot;If you don&#039;t stand for something you&#039;ll fall for anything.&quot;- Suckerpunch<br /> &quot;The purpose of life is to be a better version of yourself.&quot;- Lucy Hale

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I can relate to this! 5 stars for putting a complicated feeling in a couple lines
PaigeStreet PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 9 2012 at 1:51 pm
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Trippy. I could dig this. I had to read it, like five times. Which is a really good sign. 
Ga-GahKayMarie GOLD said...
on Aug. 8 2012 at 3:47 pm
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Short and sweet :)
TheHangingGirl BRONZE said...
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Tha was very deep but very short at the same time :) I like it :)