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May 21, 2012
By theadventuresofemma GOLD, Ontario, Other
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theadventuresofemma GOLD, Ontario, Other
12 articles 2 photos 41 comments

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For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others.<br /> For beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness.<br /> And for poise walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.<br /> -Audrey Hepburn

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Your my dad not me.
Why can't I tell you what I think?
It's not talking back.
I don't want to disrespect you.
I just want you to listen.
And maybe try to see things from my point of view.
Then maybe we could understand one another better.
And both be happier.
Just Listen.

© Francesca Y., Robbinsdale, MN

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theadventuresofemma GOLD said...
on Jun. 5 2012 at 3:48 pm
theadventuresofemma GOLD, Ontario, Other
12 articles 2 photos 41 comments

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For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others.<br /> For beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness.<br /> And for poise walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.<br /> -Audrey Hepburn

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thanks :) i love all you guys
hypermagical said...
on Jun. 5 2012 at 3:11 pm
hypermagical, Indianapolis, Indiana
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You can quote me on that.

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I can so relate to this, emma. Keep strong and keep writing!
JojiJojakk SILVER said...
on May. 29 2012 at 12:15 am
JojiJojakk SILVER, Mililani, Hawaii
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love. you&#039;ll know it when u see it - Unknown &lt;3

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well i guess it not worse or better.. but my dad always either gave in or told me to ask my ma.. but then again, not idek if he cares since he doesnt call unless i call him.. does that mean he didnt/doesnt love me?
Shahiro PLATINUM said...
on May. 23 2012 at 9:38 pm
Shahiro PLATINUM, Johnston, Iowa
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&quot;Soon we must all choose between what is right and what is easy.&quot; - Dumbledore (Goblet of Fire)

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Will u Pleaz check out my work
Shahiro PLATINUM said...
on May. 23 2012 at 9:37 pm
Shahiro PLATINUM, Johnston, Iowa
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I can relate as well, I've learned to just say sorry whenever I'm yelled at (a lot) then they usually leave me be faster
LovelyDuckling GOLD said...
on May. 23 2012 at 1:35 pm
LovelyDuckling GOLD, Hamilton, Montana
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A vision without action is a hallucination.

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same here... mind checking out my poem 'those things that never were?
Laurel15 BRONZE said...
on May. 22 2012 at 10:12 pm
Laurel15 BRONZE, Eastlake, Colorado
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I can totally relate to this. It seems like every conversation my dad and I have nowadays is just another argument. But he will never listen.
CupcakeAddictAnonymous SILVER said...
on May. 22 2012 at 5:52 pm
CupcakeAddictAnonymous SILVER, Rockport, Texas
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This is how I feel every day.