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  • Poetry » Dramatic, Realistic Re: What If I Don't Want to Smile?

    Hi BitterRosemary, I really enjoyed this piece. I feel the same on a daily basis. Society wanting you to plaster on a fake smile and be happy, so they don't ...

    Jan 7, 2017
  • Poetry » Dramatic, Other Re: It Drips From My Tongue

    Hi Gravs, I enjoyed this piece. It was well written and very colorful language was used. However, it was a little confusing at first. I couldn't decipher if you were ...

    Jan 7, 2017
  • Poetry » Dramatic, Realistic Re: Losing Yesterday

    Hi Morgan, I really like what you have brought to the table. I enjoyed reading how innocent you are when you are a child and grow up and face society. ...

    Jan 6, 2017


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