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November 20, 2013
By freeperson DIAMOND, Burlington, Vermont
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Favorite Quote:
"Have you seen the way he looks at you, the way his expression softens and his eyes are like stars...?" - Ara Weston

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As I pray
To God tonight
I wish I may
I wish I might
That tomorrow might not
Be full of pain
But gentle as
The summer rain
And the world might live
And keep its face
Not violently breaking
Like fragile lace,
Happiness would not wait
But readily come
LIke an orphan
Who has found a home,
That joy would come
And replace the yells
That echo, echo
Like a resonating bell
The storms would wait
Just one more day
And love would come
And hear me pray.
As I pray
To God tonight
That I might get my wish
When dark becomes light.

© Lindsey D., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
Inspired by the song "Love does" by Brandon Heath :)
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freeperson DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 1 2014 at 12:01 pm
freeperson DIAMOND, Burlington, Vermont
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Favorite Quote:
"Have you seen the way he looks at you, the way his expression softens and his eyes are like stars...?" - Ara Weston

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Aw Thnx :)
Aramis_999 PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 30 2013 at 6:34 pm
Aramis_999 PLATINUM, Matthews, North Carolina
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Be strong, believe in freedom and in God, love yourself, understand your sexuality, have a sense of humor, don’t judge people by their religion, color or sexual habits, love life and your family. -Madonna

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I LOVED this.
freeperson DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 25 2013 at 3:19 pm
freeperson DIAMOND, Burlington, Vermont
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Favorite Quote:
"Have you seen the way he looks at you, the way his expression softens and his eyes are like stars...?" - Ara Weston

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thnx u ah gem :)
Claire_Eliza26 GOLD said...
on Nov. 24 2013 at 12:21 pm
Claire_Eliza26 GOLD, Traverse City, Michigan
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Outstanding, truly brilliant