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Hell Bound


A teenage girl cries in her bed "You're going to hell," the message read. Is it a sin to be in love? What makes you think you're that much above? Show me where in your holy book it reads That people cannot marry who they please. Even if it is a sin Where would you're list of wrongs begin? You lie You curse You cheat You steal You have premarital sex But it's all okay because you're straight Why are you so full of hate? Even if I'm going to hell I'm going to scream, I'm going to yell I'll make a stand for human rights Because I believe it's worth the fight. And that is why I love to write.
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torenceeugene

I write to keep my sanity. Every time I write something new, I discover a little more about myself.

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Independencepioneer
<p>So amazing! I really like that you did this, I'm sure that it took a lot of courage to write this!&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lots of love,<br>Miss Erin Marie Collins</p>

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