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June 16, 2011
By IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
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IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
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Favorite Quote:
‎"I’m learning how to drown out the constant noise that is such an inseparable part of my life. I don’t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world: I run my world." - Beyoncé

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I have fingernails
Long, prettily manicured
To claw at your face

© Actor Kristen Stewart

The author's comments:
This is written by me for annoying brats, inspired by a friend who cannot keep a mouth shut.
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This article has 12 comments.

CaptainFabulous GOLD said...
on Dec. 12 2011 at 6:27 am
CaptainFabulous GOLD, Gray Summit, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
"Sometimes I believe in as many as six impossible things before breakfast" - Lewis Carroll

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haha xD too funny
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 1 2011 at 4:03 am
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
41 articles 0 photos 650 comments

Favorite Quote:
‎"I’m learning how to drown out the constant noise that is such an inseparable part of my life. I don’t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world: I run my world." - Beyoncé

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Thanks for the comment. And, no, it's not for anyone. I just saw Kristin's photo randomly popping out and I made this haiku for fun =))) but then I remembered my friend while writing this and I became more inspired...
ItsAshMal SILVER said...
on Aug. 31 2011 at 10:53 am
ItsAshMal SILVER, Guilford, Connecticut
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ouch, this one stings. 

It's fun that you used a haiku to express such angsty feelings, since they're traditionally poems of nature and its wisdom. I like everything except the word "prettily" whichn just doesn't seem to ring true. 

ohheyyyelli SILVER said...
on Aug. 28 2011 at 4:25 pm
ohheyyyelli SILVER, Woonsocket, Rhode Island
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I actually really like how you used something pretty with something awful. Awesome, hehe(:
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 22 2011 at 4:05 am
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
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Favorite Quote:
‎"I’m learning how to drown out the constant noise that is such an inseparable part of my life. I don’t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world: I run my world." - Beyoncé

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"Long, prettily manicured"
This should have been long and prettily manicured. But then, it would have 8 syllables so I used a comma :)

Thanks for the feedback, anyway... :)

redhairCat PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 21 2011 at 10:00 am
redhairCat PLATINUM, Pebble Beach, California
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"I can do anything!"

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Somehow "long, pretty" doesn't seem to go with "claw at your face" but OK.
CieraDesiree GOLD said...
on Jul. 12 2011 at 10:10 am
CieraDesiree GOLD, Hagerstown, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
An eye for an eye only makes the whole world blind.<br /> You never know what you have until it&#039;s gone.

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This made me laugh lol I like it.
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 9 2011 at 2:52 am
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&lrm;&quot;I&rsquo;m learning how to drown out the constant noise that is such an inseparable part of my life. I don&rsquo;t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world: I run my world.&quot; - Beyonc&eacute;

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thanks... it was one of the first ten to pop up and i hoped it worked...
now, im happy it did... :)
musicispassion PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 8 2011 at 11:42 pm
musicispassion PLATINUM, Perris, California
35 articles 0 photos 733 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot; Life is never easy for those who dream.&quot;<br /> There are so many other quotes i need pages to write them

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well it worked haha :P
musicispassion PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 8 2011 at 11:41 pm
musicispassion PLATINUM, Perris, California
35 articles 0 photos 733 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot; Life is never easy for those who dream.&quot;<br /> There are so many other quotes i need pages to write them

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it worked haha
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 8 2011 at 11:04 pm
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
41 articles 0 photos 650 comments

Favorite Quote:
&lrm;&quot;I&rsquo;m learning how to drown out the constant noise that is such an inseparable part of my life. I don&rsquo;t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world: I run my world.&quot; - Beyonc&eacute;

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LOL. I'm not a hater. I just did it as an attempt to make readers smile. haha :D
musicispassion PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 8 2011 at 10:45 pm
musicispassion PLATINUM, Perris, California
35 articles 0 photos 733 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot; Life is never easy for those who dream.&quot;<br /> There are so many other quotes i need pages to write them

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I love this care to explain the random kristin stewart pic haha :P