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September 13, 2014
By Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Here’s to the girls who
wear graphic tees with superheroes on them,
Sleep in late just to pretend they’re somewhere they’re not.

Here’s to the girls who
would rather read than run,
Would eat a peach over candy,
and love instead of hate.

Here’s to the pokemon players,
tree sitters,
tea drinkers,
and letter writers.

Here’s to the girls who
don’t care about gossip,
Detest gym class,
and dress up like elves.

Here’s to the
Ravenclaws,
Gryffindors,
Hufflepuffs,
and Slytherins.

To the
Victors,
Rebels,
warriors,
and

lastly,
Here’s to the girls
who just don’t give a poptart.

© Jon S., Highland Village, TX

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This is for you girls. ;)

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Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Nov. 18 2014 at 9:26 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Haha thanks! I tried to pick out some qualities I knew other girls and geeks could fit in with lol. It was a little hard, but it was worth it. Thanks for the comment, it means so much :)
Nightingale74 PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 15 2014 at 7:48 pm
Nightingale74 PLATINUM, Beavercreek, Ohio
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&quot;When you need something to believe in, believe in yourself.&quot;<br /> &quot;A poem unwritten is only a thought; unshared, unsaid...&quot;

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Hahaha this poem was so cute, Liv!! I loved it so much, especially the stanza alluding to Harry Potter...because I'll admit I'm a total Potterhead lol!! ;) You've created an amazing tribute to all the girls out there who don't necessarily fit society's stereotypes. I think every girl who reads this (including me!!) will be able to find a part of it that they can connect to, because there is no such thing as "normal;" everyone has their little quirks, whatever they may be ;) And that's how life is supposed to be :) Thank you so much for posting this, Liv! I absolutely loved it!!!! XD
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Oct. 10 2014 at 9:37 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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lol, THANKS SO MUCH! i love comments, and I now get them twice ^_^
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 9 2014 at 2:14 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
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To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

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Ack! So sorry for commenting two times. :( I'm so dumb, :P But again, I apologize. :( Thank you again. 
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 9 2014 at 2:12 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
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To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

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I love this. I can connect to it, a lot, because I'm so many of these. :) Haha, I love tea and I'm a Pokemon player. ;) But, this is amazing and inspiring, Live.Harris. :) I love it. :) You really do have such a talent and greatness in you. Thank you again. 
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 9 2014 at 2:03 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
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To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

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I thought I commented ont his. :( I'm so sorry. I'm sorry, I haven't commented on your writing in a while. :( I loved this and I still love it. I can connect to it, a lot, because I am so many of those. :P I thought somewhere in the last line of the poem it said, "Here's to the girls who have a <3." But haha, my memory sometimes fails me. But, your poem is absolutely beautiful and inspiring. :) I can't tell you, how wonderful it is. I sincerely, believe that you have a great future and you'll be famous. You have such a talent and greatness in you. You are amazing. Thank you, so much for shariong this. :)