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The world is drowning

July 16, 2013
By Cassie1435 GOLD, Skokie, Illinois
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"Doctor, our insanity is not that we see people that aren't there. It's that we ignore the ones who are."
Andrea Gibson

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This poem is about taking a step back and realizing the world and all its struggles and imperfections.

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Forever SILVER said...
on Jan. 31 2014 at 3:17 pm
Forever SILVER, Flint, Michigan
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"A failure is not always a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances."
B.F. Skinner

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amen! <3
Lizzy17 BRONZE said...
on Dec. 11 2013 at 12:58 am
Lizzy17 BRONZE, Cumberland, Rhode Island
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Heart-wrenching, truthful, and beautiful. You will go far in life if you keep voicing your feelings; and eventually people will have no choice but to listen.
Cypris BRONZE said...
on Oct. 19 2013 at 11:59 am
Cypris BRONZE, Cleburne, Texas
3 articles 0 photos 10 comments

Favorite Quote:
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him, should not perish, but have everlasting life."

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We can show love and compassion through Jesus Christ, who cared for us more than Himself! John 3:16 ;)
AndSoItGoes01 SILVER said...
on Oct. 17 2013 at 10:56 pm
AndSoItGoes01 SILVER, Reno, Nevada
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Favorite Quote:
"The winter I told you icicles are magic, you stole an enormous icicle from my neighbors shingle, and gave it to me as a gift, I kept it in my freezer for seven months. Love isn't always magic, sometimes it's melting." -Andrea Gibson

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Then you should know how great you are since her name popped into my head with your poem. Girl, you are amazing. Keep doing what you're doing! :) And I am extremely jealous that you saw her live. Take me with you next time?!!!
Cassie1435 GOLD said...
on Oct. 17 2013 at 3:10 pm
Cassie1435 GOLD, Skokie, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
"Doctor, our insanity is not that we see people that aren't there. It's that we ignore the ones who are."
Andrea Gibson

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OMG I LOVE HER I JUST SAW HER LIVE OMGOMGOMG
AndSoItGoes01 SILVER said...
on Oct. 15 2013 at 8:54 pm
AndSoItGoes01 SILVER, Reno, Nevada
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Favorite Quote:
"The winter I told you icicles are magic, you stole an enormous icicle from my neighbors shingle, and gave it to me as a gift, I kept it in my freezer for seven months. Love isn't always magic, sometimes it's melting." -Andrea Gibson

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You are a very beautiful person. Have you heard of Andrea Gibson? (if not, look up madness vase and her name) You remind me a lot of her. You're fluent and you speak with so much emotion. You are my inspiration to be better. Thank you. 
PyroHearts GOLD said...
on Oct. 10 2013 at 11:21 pm
PyroHearts GOLD, San Jose, California
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I love this. You are very talented, and I really respect you. As another person said, slow down a little. But I like how you speed up at times and you're slow other times.

I am touched.
PoeticEmcee said...
on Sep. 14 2013 at 1:01 pm
PoeticEmcee, Toronto, Other
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Favorite Quote:
Never Let Anyone Take Control Of Your World, Unless You To Wack To Live It To The Dopest

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IT TOUCHED MY HEART,#crying
tart2245 BRONZE said...
on Aug. 22 2013 at 2:36 pm
tart2245 BRONZE, Williamsburg, Michigan
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i love it!! i got goose bumps!
Cassie1435 GOLD said...
on Aug. 12 2013 at 11:09 pm
Cassie1435 GOLD, Skokie, Illinois
11 articles 0 photos 23 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Doctor, our insanity is not that we see people that aren't there. It's that we ignore the ones who are."
Andrea Gibson

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i know :( i try 
popberrystyle said...
on Aug. 11 2013 at 3:14 pm
popberrystyle, Indianapolis, Indiana
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"Be yourself, everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde

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I liked it ,I would just recommend to slow down some..