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#1061voted by our readers
By nate-is-the-name PLATINUM
Clarksburg, Maryland

To most people, I’m just another black boy living in the streets. To most people, I’m a hoodlum because I live in the hood. To most people, I’m the kid voted...
nate-is-the-name PLATINUM, Clarksburg, Maryland
22 articles 1 photo 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
We’re all nothing but walking paradoxes, and I love it!


#1062 Poetry
By francezfeelz BRONZE
Portland, Oregon
francezfeelz BRONZE, Portland, Oregon
4 articles 1 photo 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
When life gives you lemons, you say "it is what it is" and move on - Jake Duncan (a best friend who I won't forget and I can't wait to reconnect with so if you're out there I hope you're ok <3 ily)

#1063 Poetry
By jakejh PLATINUM
Murphysboro, Illinois
jakejh PLATINUM, Murphysboro, Illinois
32 articles 0 photos 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
Don't set boundaries for yourself.<br /> Because building boundaries is only going to keep you from doing the things you want to do.

#1064 Poetry
Silence_Dogood GOLD, Sydney, Other
13 articles 4 photos 0 comments
#1065 Poetry
By Pianogirl08 GOLD
Hugo, Minnesota
Pianogirl08 GOLD, Hugo, Minnesota
11 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"It never hurts to keep looking for sunshine." ~Eeyore

#1066 Poetry
By mouserstothemax BRONZE
Lapeer, Michigan
mouserstothemax BRONZE, Lapeer, Michigan
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I'm kind of busy today. I got things to do, places to cheese" - TB<br /> "supervillainy's a tough racket"- TB

#1067 Poetry
By quinn-is-on-fire SILVER
Chester, Connecticut
quinn-is-on-fire SILVER, Chester, Connecticut
6 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"The anger is, I have no power, but I'm full of opinions" - Fran Lebowitz

#1068 Poetry
By thatonearianatorgirl SILVER
Grandville, Michigan
thatonearianatorgirl SILVER, Grandville, Michigan
8 articles 0 photos 9 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Life is beautiful. Cherish every moment even if you're stressed or hurt or whatnot. There's always tomorrow and it always gets better." - Ariana Grande

#1069 Poetry
By LanaKaufman16 BRONZE
Lexington, North Carolina
LanaKaufman16 BRONZE, Lexington, North Carolina
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#1070 Poetry
taylorkade BRONZE, Canton, Illinois
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game -Babe Ruth