There is something so deeply visceral about libraries for me-rooms and rooms full of people dreaming and remembering.

You're a part of me...You're in my heart. Forever and always, all right? —D

No matter how big you get, it's still okay to cry because everybody's got a right to their own tears.

I wouldn't mind the early autumn if you came home today I'd tell you how much I miss you and know I'd be okay. It's funny how we never know exactly how our life will go It's funny how a dream can fade with the break of day. Time can't erase the memory and time can't bring you home Last Summer was a part of me and now a part is gone. —Margaret

There is so much work left to be done in the world and for me, I am hoping to make the change I can and do the work I need to do through this gift I've been given.

Racism doesn't know color, death doesn't know age, and pain doesn't know might.

That's what writing is. It's moving past your fear.