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Numb from anger Numb from rage. Unable to turn To the next page, Because I keep looking back, To a different age..
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ClaireTilley
Um not really sure what to say..
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I really need some help, anyone got any ideas for a Halloween costume. It has to be something somewhat easy to make.. Thanks!. Claire.
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Winnie The Pooh Quote
"If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever.".
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YOUNG WRITERS HOUSEHOULD RESULTS
All wonderful entries, thank you everyone. In third By Candlelight by @meggie2012 Sad and very vivid, good piece. In second Flames of Mind by @Janflower Intense. I like your style of writing.
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Einstein Quote
"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by it's ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing that it's stupid.".
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Happily A Follower
Simply trying To watch the world go by, Unlike others I don't wish to fly. I'd rather stand back, And enjoy the show. Can't tell of a sunrise or sunset, But I'd rather not know. Is that so bad.
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No More Pickles
You sick, little demon. You left me with the scar, Leaving me alone With an empty pickle jar. All I wanted Was the salty crunch, For a nice Simple lunch. But you left me With a jar of green juice.
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Almost Close
Trying to find new in old. Trying to be me, And still do what I'm told. Close to the happy ending, So I cut some corners. Ended up landing Among mourners.
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YOUNG WRITERS HOUSEHOLD
And the new word is........... Candle. Sorry if it's already been done before, I don't do these often. Hope there are lots of new enterers, please tag me in the comments.
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Contemplation.
Desperation For inspiration. Imagination In starvation. All fixation On vacation, Temptations Only frustrations. Creations Are mutations, Without relation.
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Birthday Cake
Sitting at the head Of a long empty table. I'd manage a smile, If I were able. Humming the pitchy tune That echoes through the room. A cake in front of me, No one else will consume.
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Ghosts Of Memories
You're gone. But now I always see you. Stained in my mind, Like the ink in a tattoo. Rereading memories, Over and over again. Trying to find something. Maybe a friend.
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How do you expect to win, if you don't try?.
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The House Of You And Me
As I walk through the halls We once did share Noticing all the things, We never got to repaire. And the roof It leaks When I'd walk Raindrops splattered upon my cheeks. And the walls are crumbling.
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Together is only temporary..
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A Short Shell Of A Love Story
The storm had stopped hours ago but it's presence still remained.
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You're the only thing In this twisted place, That remains sane. You follow me in this chase That looks to have no end. Don't know why, I have someone like you. Can't imagine you saying good bye.
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I've lost myself, In an empty place. Memories erased, Tear stains no longer on my face. Chains that once bound, Shattered around me. What was once dark Now I see.
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Lurking In The Dark
If I close my eyes Will it all go away. How loud do I have to scream. How hard do I have to pray. Scared to open my eyes, Because I know nothing changed. You're still here. You're still deranged.
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Beautiful Lies
Lies flow from your mouth, Like black smoke Bringing tears to my eyes, You took it as a joke. After begging you to stop, Ignoring my pleas. Tears flowing from my eyes, In fear they freeze.
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Watching the sky. I can almost feel the wind blow. But sadly I can't, Trapped behind a window..
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Quote
"The few wonders of the world only exist while there are those with the sight to see them." ~Charles de Lint.
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Lots of mascara Hiding another tear. Don't forget of lipstick As smiles disappear. Trying to be perfect To cover up all the fear. Just another cry for help, Lost in the atmosphere..
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You Left Me With You
The dark burns As hard as your glare. Your heart is broken Beyond repair. I catch you staring Out in space. The you I used to know Vanished without a trace. I miss him.
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Maze
I'm in a maze. A dark, endless maze. Chasing me from behind A fire ablaze. Running Trying to escape. Not sure what I'm looking for, A door agape. Maybe it just ends. Not sure what's outside.
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Drunk Drive
Four drunk in a car, Just left From a local bar. Two in front. Two in back. They speed along Like they're on a racetrack. The couple in back End up on the floor. Not sure if kissing Or something more.
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Sunrise
Sunbeams stroke me Through my window. Birds are chirping They seem so say 'hello' A dash of night Still in the sky. The moon blows me A kiss goodbye. Forced into A new day.
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I'm just too scared For the light to be on me. So I stay in the shadows Where you cannot see..
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Leaving Before Goodbye
For once Everything went as planned. I had you, you had me. My hand was in your hand. But like everything else You disappeared far to soon, Tonight my only company Is the moon.
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October
Dimming sun Lingers in the cloudy sky, Like a fading shield From the wind blowing by. Leaves from green To crimson red. Soon they'll fall off, And be dead. Falling leaves Turn to falling snow.
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What I wish I said Forever burning In my head. Words trapped Like a bird in a cage, The cage made of Lies and rage. Even when you're wrong I say it; I apologize. How many time to I have to say it.
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Tale Of The Lost
They walk the streets. They work all day In a average building In an average way. They ignore at the unique. They call then dreamers The only sweetness in their lives, Is in their coffee creamers.
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Running Through Rain
Raindrops fall On my face. Through the puddles We race. Splashing, laughing. Getting cold. I want you too hold me, Could I be so bold. I don't care That I'm drenched to the core.
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Last July
I didn't even ask you to stay. I stood there waving As you walked away. Even after you left I stood there. Praying you'd run back to me. Your scent still in the air. Sadly reality struck.
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Stuck.
Feeling empty. Oh so empty. Not sure how long I've been sitting here. A loud ringing In my ear. Can't see myself, But I know I look insane. I look what I am I guess. Oh gosh, I'm such a mess..
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Under Your Control
I tell myself, This is all a dream. Try to choke back, Another scream. It seems I've died, And gone to hell, Into your trap I have fell. Twisted mind games, You play with me.
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Silence surrounds me. Closing me in. Wrestling with shadows, I know I'll never win..
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The End
I fear I've reached the end, Lost it all, Nothing even to defend. I always pictured This day far ahead. I didn't realize my sanity hung By a single thread. I locked myself In a cage, I created.
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Migraine
Head is thudding, Vision blurred. Try to talk, But my voice is slurred. I look down, My hands are shaking. I can't help it, My head is aching. I find it hard, To finish typing this.
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Tangled Time
Another month passes by. Pages fly off the calendar, What I thought Was yesterday seems so far. Memories fly by, Slipping through my hands. I only remember some, Short strands.
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I Can't Comfort You
Don't you think I see you. Standing there alone. Sad eyes, close to tears. Let out a quiet moan. I want to run to you. And tell you everything's okay. Hug you and comfort you. Together we would stay.
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Princess
You can be the beast And I can be your Belle. You make me want to sing, Like Ariel. I'm sleeping beauty So wont you kiss me. In Snow White, You're never like Grumpy.
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Hide My Heart
Bury my heart, It's better in the ground. Bury it in a secret spot, Where it will never be found. It never did me, Much good in my chest. So now it's time To put it to rest..
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Homecoming tonight, any suggestions on how to do my hair. Btw it's black and curly.
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Who Won The War?
Can't tell which blood is who's, On this battlefield we created. Both our hearts Are mutilated. Using words as weapons, Wounds we bore. We each can't Take much more.
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Storm Of Rage
Seems like night, With the cloudy sky. The wind so harsh, Birds refuse to fly. Before the storm, Seconds tick down. No one around, No people in this ghost town.
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Death In The Dark
So I was walking, This lovely, starry night. I was only a block a away from home. Saw a man seeking a fight. He demanded money, I explained I had none, Next thing I know, He pulled out a gun.
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Loving Superman
Some days it seems, My superman is to busy for me. He's off fighting lazar beams, Looking for kryptonite. With his cape, He takes flight.
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Maybe A Dream
Sitting here, On the floor. Part dead part alive. Not sure which one more. Dead silence. Fear grows. Refuse to move. People circle like crows.
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Make your life count.
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Hey I'm going dress shopping tomorrow for a dress for home coming, I was wondering if you had any suggestions on designs or colors or anything..
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That amazing feeling of accomplishment when you walk out your door in the morning after only having 15 minutes to get ready and you still look pretty damn good..
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Monsters In The Dark
I can't see in the dark, But I feel the eyes on me. Watching from who knows where, I wonder what they could be.
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In The Sky Alone
Standing alone. No one to hold me down. But if I were to fall, I'd hit the ground. Nobody to hear my screams. Eventually I'd drift, Into pitch black dreams. Still nobody there if I wake up..
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100 Followers
I never thought I'd find, Something I truly good at. Although my teammates were kind, I detested sports, As for building stuff, I never got past sheet forts.
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Overly Average
Average face, average crowd. Blending in. Shhh, don't talk too loud. Say what others want to hear, Do what you're told, Smoke that weed, drink that beer. Be a blank page, That others paint on.
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QUESTION
Would you rather star in a not well known TV show or have a small part in an extremely popular commercial?.
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That awful moment when you take a sip of water and realize it's sprite..
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Left And Took It All
Every now and then I find myself saying your name. Even though it was so long ago, That I played your silly game. People say it was a good choice, That I'd be stronger, That I'd find my voice.
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Hey. I could really use some help, for my music class I need to turn in a song that nobody in the class has heard of, any suggestions?.
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9/11
Today is the 11th anniversary of 9/11 so I just wanted to ask everybody to keep the victims and their families in your prayers..
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Goodbye Fight
I want to run away, Any place will do, I can't bear to stay, Another moment with you. In a word to describe this, I'd choose hell. There's no way I could miss, The way you laughed when I fell.
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QUESTION
What is your favorite book?.
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A Small Cry
A cry for help, Is easily ignored. When emotions never show, Inside they hoard..
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A Soul's Color
If you have a soul, And inside isn't A big gaping hole. What color would yours be. Possibly pink. Whimsical, dreamy, and free. Maybe orange.
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Looking Back
If your insults were stones, I'd have broken bones. If your mouth painted a picture, I'd be very unsure, Why I cared, And why stay, I dared. I knew it was dangerous, Breakdowns various.
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Chilled To The Bone
Shivers shown, Blood is frozen, Chilled deeper than bone. Skin is white. Lips are blue. No use to fight, When snowflakes dance. Coat's gone, I don't have a chance..
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I know I stand here motionless, But my heart's about to Jump out my my chest. Possibilities in my head, It seems sanity Is hanging by a thread.
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Glass Rain
#nature Raindrops fall Like glass shards. You better be smart You better play your best cards. No umbrella, It's home in it's case. No shield to protect you. Blood running down your face.
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Children Grow To Fast
#household In a child's mind, Everything is fine. Those people in suits Are robots walking in a line. No worries in their heads Except the scary monsters Underneath their beds.
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Question Of The Day
What's your favorite type of candy?.
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Sorrowful
Lately she's been trying To be better but it's hard Through all your crying. After all you've fought She feels bad now, She realizes she's all you got.
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Music Quote
"And I have to speculate that God himself Did make us into corresponding shapes like Puzzle pieces from the clay" -The Postal Service.
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Starry Sky
Sparkles in the sky, Leave me breathless. My oh my. Can't even hear the night, With all the cars rushing by. Why do we try to aim for the stars. When they fall from the sky..
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Learning From Music
When I was alone, The wonderful Adele Taught me to pick myself, Back up when I fell. And then there's Lady Gaga Who taught me to be me, That it's cool to be weird. And I can be whoever I want to be.
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Lack Of Inspiration
Feeling blank, A bit worried About my Opuss rank. It's been a long day. I'm not sure What you want me to say. Ideas flowed like a river. Once like a flower Now starting to wither.
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Just got back from my first day of school. Ugh it was long how was your day?.
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Sour Candy Hearts
You make my heart melt, Like sugar in the rain. Lips taste sweet And lovely like a candy cane, I tempted to take one more lick. Won't you spin me around. You won't believe What I've found.
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Tired
As I lay alone in my bed, Endless thoughts Run through my head. I want to scream. I need my rest, I long to dream. Eyelids won't even droop. My brain is running An endless loop.
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Loveless Lover
You put your hand in mine, You can see I'm nervous, And say "it's fine" Your voice makes me shudder, It's soft and silky Like butter. I yearn to please you. Your eyes so deep They have a certain hue.
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Begging For The Door
#youngwritershousehold I fall to the floor, Walking towards the door I can't take it much more. I wish I could leave on wings I'd soar. Another cup of beer you pour.
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Don't you ever forget What's wrong and what's right. Don't be afraid to love And don't be afraid to fight. So you can relax, It'll all turn out.
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The Lion And The Lairs
Chapter 1 When I opened my eyes black covered the room like a blanket. I tried making my way over to the door, hands in front of me trying to feel for a wall.
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I kinda want to start a series... Any ideas?.
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I want to turn off gravity So I can watch My memory, Float away..
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Can't Stand You
Can't you see, I'm no good for you You're no good for me. It's too late to say goodbye, Can't tell who's the parasite, We both lie. It's hard to admit, I've done wrong. But you threw the first hit..
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I'm gonna write song quotes all over the walls in my room and I could use some help. Please comment a quote, it could also be from a poem/song that you wrote.
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My Cheesy Love Poem
Like music You hit me note by note. Touch me, Cover me like a coat. Whenever I see you, I try to dress to the nines. But you say, A hoodie would be just fine.
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Writing
Eyes frozen open, Words bursting from this pen. Inspiration running low, But words still seem to flow. What should I write about. From the roof tops I shout. A single flower. A beast of mighty power.
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Walking home from you, In the darkest streets, I should have my hand in yours, We should be making a fort of sheets. But my hand is empty.
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Song Quote
"There's only 1 thing 2 do 3 words 4 you. I love you " -Plain White Tees.
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Song Quote
"'Cause she's an uptown, get-around, anything-goes girl, girl She's a hardcore, candy-store, gimme-some-more girl" -Matchbox Twenty.
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Song Quote
"Everybody's working for the weekend Everybody wants a little romance Everybody's goin' off the deep end Everybody needs a second chance" -Loverboy.
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Music Quote
"Who will love you. Who will fight. Who will fall far behind?" -Bon Iver.
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I can't bear the sound Of another dream hitting the ground So say it now, If you if you know a way how To get out of here, Without spilling another tear.
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Shy
Smile. Bat your eyes, My mind yells at me. Coating me with lies. Painted on red lips, Let out a giggle. I put my hands in my hips, Thinking on my next action I look across the room.
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Echoes
I can hear the echoes, Bouncing off the walls. They come right back to me. With their intimidating calls. I'm alone in here. It used to make me cry. But now I just don't care.
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Glad I Let Go
Passing by nameless shops, In the windows I only see gray. Notice my reflection, I'm no longer in a fray. The sky is crying now, Washing away all my tears. Memories will fade.
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"Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, what do we do. We swim swim swim" -Dory .
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Game
The color of your shirt + the last thing you ate = your rock band name. Comment what you got.
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