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Beautiful Bruises

November 20, 2013
By Claire_Eliza26 GOLD, Traverse City, Michigan
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Claire_Eliza26 GOLD, Traverse City, Michigan
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They tell us, "destroy what destroys you" and then they get mad when we hurt ourselves

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bruises can be beautiful
like flowers underneath your skin
planted by those who have a garden
growing from within

© Marybeth L., Hamilton, NY

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Claire_Eliza26 GOLD said...
on Nov. 26 2013 at 7:06 pm
Claire_Eliza26 GOLD, Traverse City, Michigan
19 articles 0 photos 29 comments

Favorite Quote:
They tell us, &quot;destroy what destroys you&quot; and then they get mad when we hurt ourselves

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Thank you so much!!
Briipeaaa BRONZE said...
on Nov. 25 2013 at 11:30 am
Briipeaaa BRONZE, Lewiston, Maine
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&quot;Of all the words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these &#039; It might have been,&#039;&quot;. ~ Whittier

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This is so beatifully simple.. I love it. Keep up the astounding work!! ;D
aworldwhereiamme SILVER said...
on Nov. 25 2013 at 9:06 am
aworldwhereiamme SILVER, Meerut, Other
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&quot;Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid&quot;-William King

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Beautiful!
MiriamGoldy GOLD said...
on Nov. 25 2013 at 2:33 am
MiriamGoldy GOLD, Seattle, Washington
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This is some really profound work! 
Claire_Eliza26 GOLD said...
on Nov. 24 2013 at 7:33 pm
Claire_Eliza26 GOLD, Traverse City, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
They tell us, &quot;destroy what destroys you&quot; and then they get mad when we hurt ourselves

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Thanks so much! Appriciate the feeback
sarah98 BRONZE said...
on Nov. 24 2013 at 5:37 pm
sarah98 BRONZE, Holyoke, Massachusetts
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love the concept! great job