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#17261voted by our readers
By Anonymous

The tree wasn’t always rotten. It was once a magnificent plant that I dearly loved— my first friend and my second home. But when the roots are rotten, the tree can’t help but rot...

#17262 Nonfiction
By EmilyLH SILVER
Tarrytown, New York
EmilyLH SILVER, Tarrytown, New York
7 articles 0 photos 1 comment
CurrentBell SILVER, Brookline, Massachusetts
7 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart. I am, I am, I am.&rdquo; <br /> ― Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar

#17264 Nonfiction
By TamarZiff PLATINUM
Caracas, Other
TamarZiff PLATINUM, Caracas, Other
26 articles 2 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
The most important fact about life is: It Goes On - Robert Frost

#17265 Nonfiction
By harda21 BRONZE
Monticello, Illinois
harda21 BRONZE, Monticello, Illinois
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#17266 Nonfiction
By King.Lysss GOLD
Hemet, California
King.Lysss GOLD, Hemet, California
13 articles 4 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
I&#039;d rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I am not. -Kurt Cobain

#17267 Nonfiction
By mamideanaya BRONZE
Ferndale, Washington
mamideanaya BRONZE, Ferndale, Washington
2 articles 0 photos 1 comment
#17268 Nonfiction
JessicaJerahmel BRONZE, Harmon, Other
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#17269 Nonfiction
By gdane114 BRONZE
Urbandale, Iowa
gdane114 BRONZE, Urbandale, Iowa
1 article 0 photos 1 comment
#17270 Nonfiction
By TLAWPIA BRONZE
Defiance, Ohio
TLAWPIA BRONZE, Defiance, Ohio
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments