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Almost 16

April 15, 2013
By SecretAngel PLATINUM, Union City, Ohio
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SecretAngel PLATINUM, Union City, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
"We come screaming into this world, how could we possibly live it without a fight."

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I lay down to sleep,
but it's a nightmares keep.

I toss and turn all night,
fighting the morning light.

My eyelids are filled with unspeakable gore,
my feelings will take you on a winding tour.

Sometimes I'd like to run and hide from it all,
but I won't get far before I fall.

It's been like this since I was born,
year by year I'm more torn.

Now I'm almost 16 and can barley stand,
how much longer before someone lends a hand?

© Nicole B., Newcastle, WA

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