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The Ocean or the Fire

February 10, 2012
By Smattox SILVER, Fairview, North Carolina
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Smattox SILVER, Fairview, North Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
"When the going gets tough, the tough goes shopping."

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Fire hits the edge of the ocean as they battle to see who'd win, but like we know, nothing has the power to defeat the mighty waves of the ocean.

© Jasmine N., Lyons, IL

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I love playing with fire, but I love the ocean even more.
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Smattox SILVER said...
on Mar. 9 2012 at 11:25 am
Smattox SILVER, Fairview, North Carolina
9 articles 8 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;When the going gets tough, the tough goes shopping.&quot;

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Thanks for the advice.
Born-to-save GOLD said...
on Mar. 9 2012 at 10:09 am
Born-to-save GOLD, Asheville, North Carolina
18 articles 6 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Keep acting the way you are. That way when I die for you, I die alone&quot;

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You should make it a little longer to make it less like a haiku and more like a free verse