As I grew older, I understood that instructions came with this voice. What were these instructions? The instructions were never to lament casually. And if one is to express the great inevitable defeat that awaits us all, it must be done within the strict confines of dignity and beauty.

He knew that hair couldn't feel; he kissed her hair.

I found that things became a lot easier when I no longer expected to win. You abandon your masterpiece and sink into the real masterpiece.

Children show scars like medals. Lovers use them as secrets to reveal. A scar is what happens when the word is made flesh.

Well, I've been waiting, I was sure we'd meet between the trains we're waiting for I think it's time to board another Please understand, I never had a secret chart to get me to the heart of this or any other matter

Your body will never be familiar.

I will not be held like a drunkard / under the cold tap of facts