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April 21, 2010
By SwallowedByInsanity PLATINUM, Hillsdale, New Jersey
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"Love is a poison, but it is also the antidote."

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Most have called it impossible to reach,
Yet most still attempt to grasp it.
Clutching, grabbing, almost there,
But success is incredibly rare.

The truth still proves to be true,
Perfection does not exist.
But the need for others to approve,
Is so large it can’t be missed.

We strive and fight,
Climbing towards the top.
You better hold on tight!
Because the war will never stop.

Mission impossible,
This quest has no end.
But escape is still available,
Forfeit while you can.

© Paige G., Payette, ID

The author's comments:
I have absolutely no idea where my inspiration for this was. I started typing random words and picked one. That's how i normally choose a topic to write about.
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elfiewrites BRONZE said...
on Jun. 19 2010 at 10:03 pm
elfiewrites BRONZE, Hillsdale, New Jersey
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&quot;The seat of knowledge is in the head, of wisdom, in the heart.&quot;~William Hazlitt<br /> &quot;Be yourself, everyone else is taken.&quot;

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i am like legit in love with everything you write <33
TanazMasaba GOLD said...
on May. 14 2010 at 12:25 am
TanazMasaba GOLD, Dhaka, Other
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good one here. check mine too