I. Those of us born by water are never afraid enough of drowning. Bruises used to trophy my knees from my death-defying tree climb jumps. Growing up, my backyard was a forest of blackberry bushes. I learned early nothing sweet will come to you unthorned. II. At twelve your body becomes a currency. So Jenny and I sat down and cut up all our clothes into nothing. That year I failed math class but knew the exact number of calories in a carrot stick. I learned early being desired goes hand in hand with hunger. I I I. The last time I tried to scream I felt my father climbing up through my throat and into my mouth. I V. There is a certain kind of girl who reads Lolita at fourteen and finds religion. I painted my eyes black and sucked barroom cherries to red my tongue. There was a boy who promised Judas really did love Jesus. I learned early every kiss and betrayal are up for interpretation. V. I think he must have conferenced with my nightmares on exactly how to hurt me. V I. He never broke my heart. He only turned it into a compass that always points me back to him. . Clementine Von Radics
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Here is another quote from Shakespeare: “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” This is a wonderful and very true message. It is so important to get back up and keep going when we fall down, because we can get up and try again. We must never give up.

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