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We are I

September 8, 2010
By kittkattbarr PLATINUM, Austin, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire,<br /> Some say in ice.<br /> From what I&#039;ve tasted of desire<br /> I hold with those who favor fire.<br /> But if it had to perish twice,<br /> I think I know enough of hate<br /> To say that for destruction ice<br /> Is also great<br /> And would suffice. <br /> -RF

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We are the leaders, the followers
We are the ones who are always right
We are the Teachers
But we do not teach
We are the hypocrites

We whisper our secrets
And scream our opinions
Our beliefs must be heard
Our feelings dismissed

We do not cry
That is vulnerability

We do not feel
For that is weakness
We are stone

Alone we stand
In a sea of people
Alone we are
For together we would succeed
Together we could be powerful

But separate we are ourselves
Separate we can speak our peace
Together we are no one
For that is what we fear.
So we are all just I.

© Allie K., Lake Villa, IL

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