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I Wish For A Dozen Fireflies And Hummingbirds To Dip And Sing Honey Into Your Ears As You Fall Asleep Tonight

I Wish For A Dozen Fireflies And Hummingbirds To Dip And Sing Honey Into Your Ears As You Fall Asleep Tonight

Janne Robinson Janne Robinson
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I wish for the stars to dance for you — just for you.

In 2018 Don’t Set Resolutions Looking For Some Big Change

In 2018 Don’t Set Resolutions Looking For Some Big Change

Kirsten Corley Kirsten Corley
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Don’t say I’ll just go tomorrow or I’ll eat healthier for my next meal. Think of right now in this moment. Because these moments matter.

This Is Me Accepting That Our Love Has Ended

This Is Me Accepting That Our Love Has Ended

Liane White Liane White
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This is me moving on from you, forever altered by the lessons you gave me and determined to never repeat them.

Maybe In Another Time I Would Be Your Person

Maybe In Another Time I Would Be Your Person

Timothy Jordan Manalang Timothy Jordan Manalang
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I loved so hard, and so much.

Don’t Let The Fear Of The Unknown Hold You Back Because Anything Is Possible

Katie Rochelle Katie Rochelle
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It is the constant struggle of finding our place, only to be told we belong there no more. It’s trying to make our mark. Figuring out what steps to take, what hands to hold, and what decisions to make.

I Just Want Us To Fucking Last

I Just Want Us To Fucking Last

Salwaa Zahra
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Let us learn how to wear our hearts on our sleeve.

I Am Not Your Dream Girl

I Am Not Your Dream Girl

Caitlin Creeper Caitlin Creeper
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I’m not your dream girl. I didn’t ride in on a white horse to be everything you ever hoped and dreamed. I’m not here to save you.

Lessons In Learning And Letting Go

Lessons In Learning And Letting Go

Kristin Fehrman Kristin Fehrman
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Look inside for happiness, not outside.

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