My friendships, they are a very strong part of my life, they are as light as gossamer but also they are as strong as steel. And I cannot throw them off, nor altogether do with them or without them. And I love them at the point where they say: It is nice to see you again. And I love them too at the point when they say: Good-bye, come again soon. The rhythm of friendship is a very good rhythm.
Stevie SmithI'll have your heart, if not by gift my knife Shall carve it out. I'll have your heart, your life.
Stevie SmithWhy does my muse only speak when she is uhnhappy? She does not, I only listen when I am unhappy.
Stevie SmithI'm alive today, therefore I'm just as much a part of our time as everybody else. The times will just have to enlarge themselves to make room for me, won't they, and for everybody else.
Stevie Smith