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#471991voted by our readers
By JacktheSkipper GOLD
Abbeville, South Carolina

When I contemplate how my mind is bent, and none but fellow outcasts understand, A downward glance betrays my malcontent As logos and lingo lure my fellowman. Unwilling to...
JacktheSkipper GOLD, Abbeville, South Carolina
16 articles 23 photos 55 comments

#471992 Poetry
By aWriter_365 BRONZE
Quinter, Kansas
aWriter_365 BRONZE, Quinter, Kansas
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
life comes at us from out of the darkness and at times, we can struggle to find the courage to face it.

#471993 Poetry
By Anonymous
#471994 Poetry
By AeowynRichmond GOLD
Tacoma, Washington
AeowynRichmond GOLD, Tacoma, Washington
11 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#471995 Poetry
By AlstonW GOLD
New York, New York
AlstonW GOLD, New York, New York
11 articles 4 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time.<br /> - James Baldwin

#471996 Poetry
By Anonymous
#471997 Poetry
By Warren_Uzumaki DIAMOND
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Warren_Uzumaki DIAMOND, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
92 articles 28 photos 47 comments

Favorite Quote:
they say the mind bends and twists to deal with the horrors of life... <br /> ...some times the mind bends so much it snaps in two. <br /> <br /> Love at first sight wastes less time

#471998 Poetry
By riversain DIAMOND
Clearlake, California
riversain DIAMOND, Clearlake, California
53 articles 0 photos 4 comments
#471999 Poetry
By Soni-kay BRONZE
Bronx, New York
Soni-kay BRONZE, Bronx, New York
4 articles 0 photos 6 comments
#472000 Poetry
By dalejohnston BRONZE
Swansboro, North Carolina
dalejohnston BRONZE, Swansboro, North Carolina
1 article 0 photos 0 comments