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May 18, 2014
By ShadowPen GOLD, Mesa, Arizona
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it&#039;s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.&rdquo; <br /> <br /> ― Marilyn Monroe

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Your tormentors never leave you
the light of day never yours to have
the chains that bind your hands and feet
constantly embrace you in darkness
Light rarely finds you
within your prison cell
although your angels hover near
there happiness can only stay awhile
let me fight off your demons
the devils that hide within your soul
let my wings embrace you
let me keep you alive

© Jessie W., Wichita Falls, TX

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Being alive can only get you so far. There's a big difference between being alive and living.
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