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November 10, 2010
By RockinEmerald SILVER, Imlay City, Michigan
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RockinEmerald SILVER, Imlay City, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
Don't give up.

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I was suddenly lost,
In an ocean of life,
I searched in valleys,
Through the mountains,
Along rivers and streams,
Inside the deep, dark caves,
Underneath the sea,
I walked into the forest,
The light casting long shadows,
Now I stare deeply at the blue sky,
I am alone,
then tears fell out of fear.

© Courtney M., NJ

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RockinEmerald SILVER said...
on Apr. 24 2012 at 2:38 pm
RockinEmerald SILVER, Imlay City, Michigan
9 articles 2 photos 31 comments

Favorite Quote:
Don&#039;t give up.

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i was banned once i could chat a while afterwards You'll probably be back on soon ;)
katieRainbows BRONZE said...
on Apr. 23 2012 at 9:39 pm
katieRainbows BRONZE, Stockton, California
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I was going to take over the world, but I got distracted by something sparkly.

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Em i love it but i have ben banded from chat