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October 2, 2013
By burningskylines PLATINUM, Birmingham, Alabama
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burningskylines PLATINUM, Birmingham, Alabama
20 articles 6 photos 9 comments

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Sometimes human places create inhuman monsters. — Stephen King

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Beautiful dresses, eyes too bright;
a girl sells her body to the night.

Dark make-up, hungry wishes;
long nights filled with smoky kisses.

Men too lonely, sheets too bloody;
still she'll walk the streets for money.

Burning hurt and heated rush;
life destroys her sanguine blush.

Aching for love, relying on lust;
betrayed by men she can't help but trust.

Broken eyes, dirty lace;
one blow could kill that fragile face.

Days filled with lasting sorrow;
nothing but pain in her tomorrow.

And when she tries so hard to feel;
she can't earn back what they steal.

© Elizabeth H., San Bernardino, CA

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burningskylines PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 17 2014 at 5:27 pm
burningskylines PLATINUM, Birmingham, Alabama
20 articles 6 photos 9 comments

Favorite Quote:
Sometimes human places create inhuman monsters. — Stephen King

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Thanks you. It means so much to me.
JRaye PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 16 2013 at 5:20 pm
JRaye PLATINUM, Dorr, Michigan
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&quot;If you build your house far enough away from Trouble, then Trouble will never find you.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Have you ever looked fear in the face and said, &#039;I just don&#039;t care.&#039;?&quot;

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Wow...this broke just my heart. In a good way! You really called attention to this, because it's constantly happening. Amazing job!
burningskylines PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 12 2013 at 8:48 pm
burningskylines PLATINUM, Birmingham, Alabama
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Sometimes human places create inhuman monsters. &mdash; Stephen King

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Thank you so much. <3
burningskylines PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 12 2013 at 8:42 pm
burningskylines PLATINUM, Birmingham, Alabama
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Favorite Quote:
Sometimes human places create inhuman monsters. &mdash; Stephen King

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Thank you. I really appreciate it.
burningskylines PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 12 2013 at 8:41 pm
burningskylines PLATINUM, Birmingham, Alabama
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Sometimes human places create inhuman monsters. &mdash; Stephen King

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Thank you!
burningskylines PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 12 2013 at 8:41 pm
burningskylines PLATINUM, Birmingham, Alabama
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Thank you. I want to call attention to problems like this going on. People always seem to be denying or ignoring it.
TanviKusum DIAMOND said...
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This was breathtaking. literally
Free- GOLD said...
on Oct. 11 2013 at 12:07 pm
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One of the best poems I have ever read
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I love how this poem relates to so many people . It very narley
Mckay ELITE said...
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The painful emotion used in this poem is touching. It's awful to read a story like this, knowing that is does occur every day. Congrats on the Editors' Choice. 
burningskylines PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 10 2013 at 6:17 pm
burningskylines PLATINUM, Birmingham, Alabama
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Sometimes human places create inhuman monsters. &mdash; Stephen King

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Thanks :) It means a lot.
burningskylines PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 10 2013 at 6:17 pm
burningskylines PLATINUM, Birmingham, Alabama
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Thank you so much!
AudreyAKAThatWriterGirl GOLD said...
on Oct. 10 2013 at 10:09 am
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This is absolutely fantastic
thatunknownthing DIAMOND said...
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wow. simply amazing. your idea and your conveyance are both breathtaking. 5/5!