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By Anonymous

The plastic orange chair creaks beneath me. The friction of my jeans makes my skin itch. Other kids my age prance around playing tag. I sit patiently with my hands resting under...

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By Joseph Lopez GOLD
Springfield, Illinois
Joseph Lopez GOLD, Springfield, Illinois
13 articles 0 photos 3 comments
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By OurVoices PLATINUM
Merrimac, Massachusetts
OurVoices PLATINUM, Merrimac, Massachusetts
31 articles 0 photos 34 comments

Favorite Quote:
"It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are" - e.e. cummings

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By kpinch SILVER
Valhalla, New York
kpinch SILVER, Valhalla, New York
8 articles 2 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"In the end we're all just stories, so make it a good one"

Liz7272G SILVER, San Antonio TX, Texas
8 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
Live, Laugh, Love

Vivi. SILVER, Karpenisi, Other
8 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Sometimes talking to yourself can be harder than talking to others.You might have to prove to your own person that you're wrong."

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By KaiLeena PLATINUM
Fort Wayne, Indiana
KaiLeena PLATINUM, Fort Wayne, Indiana
40 articles 0 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;He&rsquo;s not perfect. You aren&rsquo;t either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold onto him and give him the most you can. He isn&rsquo;t going to quote poetry, he&rsquo;s not thinking about you every moment, but he will give you a part of him that he knows you could break. Don&rsquo;t hurt him, don&rsquo;t change him, and don&rsquo;t expect for more than he can give. Don&rsquo;t analyze. Smile when he makes you happy, yell when he makes you mad, and miss him when he&rsquo;s not there. Love hard when there is love to be had. Because perfect guys don&rsquo;t exist, but there&rsquo;s always one guy that is perfect for you.&quot; <br /> &mdash; Bob Marley

Danny_Suculanda BRONZE, East Hampton, New York
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;You only live once but if you live it right once is enough&quot; Person

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By Brian Williams BRONZE
Escondido, California
Brian Williams BRONZE, Escondido, California
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
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By Jake McNamara BRONZE
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Jake McNamara BRONZE, Scotch Plains, New Jersey
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments