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April 1, 2011
By Untouchable-Summer SILVER, Cranford, New Jersey
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Untouchable-Summer SILVER, Cranford, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
Even the best fall down sometimes

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I can see right through you
and your lies
that weave a complicated web
around your prey.
And I want so badly to
scream!
and unravel your trap
one deceit at a time
until you tumble down
from the pedestal
you think I see you on.

© Austin K., Studio City, CA

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I think every teenager has someone they feel like this about.
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HeatherBee BRONZE said...
on May. 29 2011 at 7:07 pm
HeatherBee BRONZE, I Live In, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
Go on and try to tear me down. I will be rising from the ground, like a skyscraper<br /> <br /> Love is louder than the pressure to be perfect

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nice word choice in there :)
Untouchable-Summer SILVER said...
on May. 24 2011 at 6:01 pm
Untouchable-Summer SILVER, Cranford, New Jersey
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Willl do :)
writingcheetah7 GOLD said...
on May. 11 2011 at 2:10 pm
writingcheetah7 GOLD, Barr., Rhode Island
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.&quot;

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another really great one!!:) if you could check out my poem '3.1 Miles', I would really appreciate it!!
Untouchable-Summer SILVER said...
on May. 3 2011 at 6:57 pm
Untouchable-Summer SILVER, Cranford, New Jersey
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ANYONE WHO READS THIS PLEASE COMMENT/RATE!! I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK :)