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		<description>The original writings of author Faith Almazan</description>
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			<title>Dark</title>
			<description>I hate to think that you&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;touched me angry&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;all I see&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;is the future I will have&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;the misery you will bring&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;is endless,&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; it's endlessall you give me is bad.From day one you were like this,now you question why I'm mad?A..</description>
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			<title>How Can You Not Remember?</title>
			<description>We were,&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;once upon a time.I was yours&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;and you were mine.We are one;but you forgotyour love for menow we're nottogetherand my daysare filled with tears.I am away.I have no choice&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;but to close my heart&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; the pain of us&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; being apart&amp;nbsp..</description>
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			<title>A is for Angry</title>
			<description>Every time I saw you, I was nice,you f*****g b***h.&amp;nbsp; Why don't you get fucked and go and&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;join another gym?Included you in everything and nowyou act like this?&amp;nbsp; Can't even walk up my street&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;without you having a fit?F**k you b***h&amp;nbsp; get out of here&amp;nbsp; &amp;n..</description>
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			<title>I'm F*****g Crazy</title>
			<description>I write with my heart.&amp;nbsp; It's so easy, my penis the love of my life&amp;nbsp; and paper, not men.I had a fling with a carrot,&amp;nbsp; confessed my love to a coffee maker.Told my couch that I loved him,&amp;nbsp; he said, &quot;Faith's crazy, I hate her&quot;.Damn,oh okayhe rejected me fine.I'll go back to paperand ..</description>
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			<title>Smile</title>
			<description>I want you;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;but it's quiet.My love for you&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;is silent.No one knows how much&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;I crave you.No one knows, my heart&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;I gave you.I smile when I think of you,&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;I want you to be happy.It took a while to be with you&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Our love may never be,&amp;n..</description>
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			<title>Clueless</title>
			<description>I channel my anger into beauty.With this penno mancan f*****g hurt me.Instead I'll hurt youhere on this paper.I wish I just fucked youand said, &quot;See ya later&quot;.You hurt meso this is what has to be done.I'll tell everyone that you can't keep it up.I'll tell everyone that you cry ..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lightoftheworld/2934196/</link>
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			<title>Unfinished</title>
			<description>Every night I feel your hand&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;when I lay alone.Every night I hear you say,&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &quot;Monkey call me on the phone&quot;.I cannot trust it.What if it's not you?I feel your lipsa gentle kissbut maybe it's not true.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;I feel you everyday.</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lightoftheworld/2865449/</link>
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			<title>Thank you</title>
			<description>Loving you was long ago&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;it now feels like a dream.I hope that you are happy now&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;with a love you want to keep.I think of you lessin my chestmy heart it overflowswith loveour loveI must confess&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;you're the only love I'd ever known.As my day goes on&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;when I..</description>
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			<title>Too Soon</title>
			<description>I'm falling for you.I'm falling for you.I want to say &quot;love you&quot;but I think it's too soon.I will just wait,'til our fifteenth date.Maybe tomorrow,you won't call me Faith.Another name.Another name.Can you please hold my hand?It is too soon&amp;nbsp; to call you my man.But yes we shall see,if you are for ..</description>
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			<title>We Were</title>
			<description>OctoberOctoberNovemberDecemberWhen it was cold,&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;I'll always remember.We used to be&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;all over each other.We used to see&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;each other so often.In my songs,&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;I feel you more.I'll visit us tonight.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;It feels wrong,my heart is sore.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Our l..</description>
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			<title>Remember Who You Are</title>
			<description>You lost your way,&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;here on Earth.You want it all,&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;you feel unheard.Don't you see&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;what's in the sky?Where you're from?&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;The stars at night.Find me here,&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;my light is yours.I'll cover you&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;when you're unsure.I know what I am,&amp;nbsp; &amp;..</description>
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			<title>A Time Before</title>
			<description>You felt different in June,your eyes looked different too.The smells were all brand new.We fell in love too soon.Let's go back in time,before I'd even rhymeabout you being minebefore we sent the signs.But is that even a thing?A time before you heard be sing?A time before you held my hand?A time befo..</description>
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			<title>Again</title>
			<description>Over and over and over againwe say we are over and we are just friends.But this time it's different, this is the end.I will not come back to you, I can't pretendlike I love it when you don't talk to me.You want me to open but you will not besharing your heart, but that's what I need.I loved you so m..</description>
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			<title>Wrecked</title>
			<description>When I get emotionalyou say that I do wreck things.But if I do not talk to youthe distanceit is threateninguswe wereso good before.Now it's overand I'm surethat we will never love again.Your birthday was the perfect end.You ditched meI had planned the dayfor weeksI asked you&quot;Are you free?&quot;I'm madI'm..</description>
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			<title>Always</title>
			<description>Sex out of habitafternoon naps itis getting too comfortablemaybe I am in trouble though.I love itwhen we layin your bedon a rainy day.Your hands are always on me.You're always in my thoughts weare always in a kiss.I am always in your arms.You I always misseven though we're never far.I always ask, &quot;D..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lightoftheworld/2838709/</link>
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			<title>Numb</title>
			<description>I can't think of my childhood&amp;nbsp; without going numb.Someone please tell me&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;how I become	at peace	at ease&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; because when I think,	of all the pain&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; I bleed out in ink.&amp;nbsp;But I'm fake&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;when I smile.&amp;nbsp;When I am alone,&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;I sit in silence	m..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lightoftheworld/2833457/</link>
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			<title>Socks</title>
			<description>Both of us barewith our socks on.But my favourite moments are:When we walkWhen we talkWhen I Iook in your eyesWhen we sit by the water.You are my sky.Whether sunny or cloudyI want you.Why?The way that I feelwhen I'm by your sideis something I can't replicate.I want you foreveryou are the one,the onl..</description>
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			<title>X</title>
			<description>What kind of woman am I?	The kind that seeks the gentle touch of another.	The kind that wants one above all others.	I need the lips of a gentle kiss.	I want the arms of a gentle mister.	I want him to be proud to have me on his arm.	I want him to say he loves me all night long.	I want him to look at ..</description>
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			<title>When I Close My Eyes</title>
			<description>You are such a fakeand I knew it from the start.You have a touch of hateand you do not have a heart.But why?Why be that?Be a fake with many sides?I know what you arewhen Iwhen Iclose my eyes.I see all black.I see all of the flames.You blend in at nightand you hate you..</description>
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			<title>Cannot Speak</title>
			<description>I am the light,  I am the one.I am the key,  the saviour come.The angels  they all know my name.The Earth is mine,  I did create.You see and hear  the angels too?They sing my name,  they cry for you.But these are words  I cannot speakfor everyone  thinks I'm a fre..</description>
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			<title>Real Slow</title>
			<description>When I was a child, time went really slow.I just wanted to sleep, or be out of my home.I cried in bed in silence, every night before I'd sleep.There were no happy highlights, in my childhood of weeps.Help me. I'm alone.But no one really cares.I learned to be stone cold. I..</description>
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			<title>Once Upon A Cloud</title>
			<description>All of those moments,&amp;nbsp; used to make me smile.My heart would be filled,&amp;nbsp; with you for a while.Now that we're apart.I know that we aren't destined to be.I knew it right from the start&amp;nbsp; you weren't what I need.I'm not sad that it's over.&amp;nbsp; I'm not hurt that it's done.I was foolish to..</description>
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			<title>This Always Brings Me To Tears</title>
			<description>I remember that day he left,  in nineteen-ninety eight.I remember the pain I felt,  I screamed for him to stay.I sobbed so hard.  I could not breathe.Why did he have to go?  I never understood why we,  had to pack and go.I prayed that dad would call,  or surprise me after..</description>
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			<title>This Is No Fantasy</title>
			<description>It's easy to escape,&amp;nbsp; into fantasy.With you my heart does sink.&amp;nbsp; Please run away with me.Let's hold each other all the time.&amp;nbsp; Let's pretend it was two days ago.Go back into that moment where I fell hard on my face and showed&amp;nbsp; you that I care for you.But I'd get scared and run.&amp;nb..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lightoftheworld/1741193/</link>
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			<title>Golden Leaves Run South</title>
			<description>I wrote this about a boy who reminded me of me. I saw him walking down the street with his father and my heart ached for him. I wrote this over six months ago when I was sitting in the summer heat.</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lightoftheworld/1733694/</link>
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			<title>I'd Still Live There</title>
			<description>I would give anything, to be a kid again.Even though  I never wasa child to beginwithOh, what a loss. Responsible for my sisters.They are             my albatross.Guilt haunts me.  I wish I hit her,                    back        whenshe would give        us..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lightoftheworld/1733526/</link>
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			<title>I'm Yours For Eternity</title>
			<description>I wish I could give you&amp;nbsp; all the right signs.I love you, yes, definitely,&amp;nbsp; I want you to be mine.I'm not scared anymore.&amp;nbsp; My one and only wishis for us to be together.&amp;nbsp; You are the one I want to kiss.The only one.In this lifetime,&amp;nbsp; we are destined to be.You have my heartand ..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lightoftheworld/1729926/</link>
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			<title>Writing Is The Love Of My Life</title>
			<description>Writing is the love of my life.  People are useless.Believe me  I've tried&amp;nbsp;to open up  but I can't.So just let me be alone.  I love this room&amp;nbsp;my right hand.  You can reach me on the phone.If you need me&amp;nbsp;of course.But you probably won't.I don't need you becaus..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lightoftheworld/1724880/</link>
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			<title>Save Me A Maple Leaf</title>
			<description>Ready.&amp;nbsp; Set.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Go.Over the bridge   to the dark shore.We wandered after midnight   to those docksand we both woreour hearts on our sleeves.  Surreal swing set serene.We both ascended to the moon  on that playground for us two.</description>
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			<title>Can of Worms</title>
			<description>Overwhelmedby your presencewhen we initially met.&amp;nbsp;After all of us had dinneryou gave me two real cigarettes.Taken aback by your charm.&amp;nbsp;Sarcastic banter did start.I tried to pick you apart.&amp;nbsp;And you charged straight to my heart.You're an odditythere,mister.Consumed with thoughts of we;&amp;..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lightoftheworld/1721027/</link>
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			<title>City Life</title>
			<description>Old poem I found from August 8th</description>
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			<title>Where We Lie</title>
			<description>Sunrise paints the sky.	Loyal ties blind my eyes.The stars are here when we cry;	beneath the trees where we lie.</description>
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			<title>Almond Eyes</title>
			<description>This is actually a song that I wrote. It has a tune and everything! I started singing those first few lines and the melody came out natural. Yay! I don't ever write songs. This is exciting for me.</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lightoftheworld/1720621/</link>
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			<title>Complex Old Me</title>
			<description>I wish I knew what was wrong with me.Paper never judges me.I bleed in ink.Pens help me linkmy heart to this reality.I think every time I begin to feel.I doubt myself.I don't feel real.Do I exist?Am I alive?I don't even want to try.</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lightoftheworld/1720619/</link>
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			<title>Prediction In Rhythm</title>
			<description>Hello there,My name is Faith.I am sad to anticipatethe death of me oh yes I dreamof heaven where I'll be freeto be me and then finallyI will have peace eternally.I am not afraid of death at all.God is theretake my breath.I'll fall.At dawn.Preferably.Unsure of me.Can..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lightoftheworld/1712952/</link>
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			<title>Thrift Store</title>
			<description>Invalidation  because of patience.Acknowledge them.Selfish relations.Help those in need, but they just take in,those giving deeds.So damn ungrateful-- or so it seems.Am I assuming?That f*****g guilt starts to consume me.This is my fault.I blame myself while they succeed..</description>
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			<title>You Inspire Me</title>
			<description>Picking up shells at the beach.Everything is equal to me.Ocean breeze is a dream.Heaven is perfect; I seebirds and the treesabove allmountain peaks.I wish I could touch.Loving you is too much.</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lightoftheworld/1712198/</link>
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			<title>Nineteenth</title>
			<description>You deserve some new rhymes,from my soul;from my heart.You've heard them true lies,from everyone;from the start.I picked you for a reason.You picked me this winter seasonbecause I'm aching like you.Lonely souls; we both grew.</description>
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			<title>Sixth of July</title>
			<description>Moonchild, moonchild,  say goodbye. To me, Oh, please. Your sun won't shine. I'll miss you   Kiss you. Jolt. All mine.One more day,    Sixth of July.  </description>
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			<title>My First and Last</title>
			<description>I was your little toy. Hanging with the boys. Never gave you joy. You owned me. Why did I even try? Your love was just a lie. Strangled out my sighs. Controlled me. The things you put me through. You left me black and blue. Goodbye farewell to you. I'm free now. </description>
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			<title>Remembrance Day</title>
			<description>Rain pain Go away. Come againNo stay away. Hands around my neck He laysOn my chest. Spit in my face. Strangle Love will fade away. Bye bye, bull. Pain down the drain. </description>
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			<title>Just Like Isaac Newton</title>
			<description>I sat under the maple tree,&amp;nbsp;and thought about my life.I cried.	I thought of how I seemto my world.I wish that I,&amp;nbsp; could brighten someone's day.Be part of something worthwhile.	Witness a dark moment transform and freea soul unacknowledged.&amp;nbsp;It's time	to see they are perfect at being who..</description>
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			<title>Remember When</title>
			<description>These nights seem like a dream to me.Summer;	Sunsets;		Shady trees.When I'm old,&amp;nbsp;I will feel that breeze.&amp;nbsp;I'll see the blue,and look back at me.And how I was.&amp;nbsp;Sweet memories.Those nights beneath the bridge,&amp;nbsp; us three.</description>
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			<title>Soft Lights</title>
			<description>I wrote this poem sitting in the corner of my friend's apartment looking through a window that gave the forgotten corner a glow.</description>
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			<title>Puzzle</title>
			<description>You're a riddle.Can't figure you out even a little. You submit a little sign to make me smile and wonder.You really are a stumper.I wanna figure you out.I have a hunger for your lumber&amp;nbsp;to pound me inside and out.I'm your girl.It's all yours.On my back.Legs behind..</description>
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			<title>F**k the Chinese Zodiac</title>
			<description>Overand over    wesay that it's over.Youlove me for now.Ina flash  wepart oversomemisunderstanding.    I'msad;You'redemanding.Emotionjust grabs me.  Walkaway.No,it can't be.    thoughtsof you have meprisoner                           to..</description>
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			<title>North</title>
			<description>Whileyou were away,&amp;nbsp;  Iwatched the sunset from my room.Ipictured you were here.&amp;nbsp;  Iwondered if you missed me, too.Imissed your voice.  Igrieved our love.Icried my eyes out on the floor.I see you only when I dream.&amp;nbsp;My heart aches most when I look north.</description>
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			<title>Dreams</title>
			<description>Ibelong in the clouds.Ibelong in the green.Ilong for serenity.Peacefulsirenlesssleeps.Thecity streets are hectic.Ihear the screams of true fear.Isee people stand by.They'redetached and praise tears.I'mso sick of the streets.Allthe lies and deceit.All..</description>
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			<title>Eighteen Hours</title>
			<description>I haven't thought of him&amp;nbsp;in a long long while.I don't want to remember&amp;nbsp;how he got past my smile.Why would he do that to me?&amp;nbsp;I shouldn't trust anymore.I wake up and feel&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;like a dirty, used w***e.I dress up for me.But the men disagree.Showing skinmeans that Iam a c**k-blockin..</description>
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			<title>Passing Notes On Godless Pews</title>
			<description>You were mine for a while.  Once upon a file	placed in folders	brain-made drawers	in that chronological order.					Is where you exist now.					You are my past.You are the one	who I pick last.You are a pattern,	that I see.A name&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp..</description>
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