You'll only find happy endings in books. Some books.

Sad, that lives can be shattered, into so many pieces that they can never be put back together, the the relentless force of love. Irreparable.

Never say never, dear. You might be surprised at what you can do, should circumstances dictate

And at some point I would like to talk my publisher into doing an anthology of my poetry alongside some teen readers poetry. It would be fun, and really wonderful to get their stuff out there.

It's just so hard to feel good, you know?" I do know. And more than that, it's just so incredibly hard to feel. (54)

There will never be color blindness in a culture of fear.

Forever made that kiss stand out in my mind, touch my heart, make me remember a kiss so tender.