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September 14, 2014
By AliciaMarzolf DIAMOND, Cupertino, California
AliciaMarzolf DIAMOND, Cupertino, California
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your body is plateaus of skin and thin valleys of pink scars

your body has bones and nerve cells and rivers of red blood

I hold your hand because I don't want your body to hurt

because your body is a treasure chest with your soul inside

and if you cut too many cracks through your skin

your soul will slip out like steam puffing out from beneath the lid of a pot left on the stove too long

so please don't hurt your body any more

because it would be a shame if something as beautiful as your soul escaped and was lost



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on Sep. 25 2014 at 4:02 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

This is absolutely, beautiful. I love it. You have such a talent and greatness in you; and I hope you believe that, because you do. You are a talented and amazing and wonderful writer and person. Your poem is absolutely, amazing and wonderful.