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Guard Dog

by Venmaria · Poetry · Literature, Other
Carrying the weight of something that tries to speak of your pain while desperately trying to hide that side of yourself for the fear of being judged.
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hey hey!! For those who dont know how blackjack works, For those who don't know how blackjack works: I feel we know what happened here, so that's an easy fix. ...

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4revgreen · Clubs » Inktober Enthusiasts · 41m ago

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I loathe you

yuuki · Reviews » Poetry » Realistic, General · 42m ago

this is such a gorgeous poem, so I think i'll take some time and write a review!! So to start off, my silly brain notices tiny typos I used to ...

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REDWriter1011

Even my shadow hates me

REDWriter1011 · Reviews » Poetry » General, General · 46m ago

I love that! It’s so… unique and beautiful. I love how it says Even my dark shadow stopped following me. It just feels like the shadow has its own mind ...

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