Miyeko May > Quotes

“Baby, I don’t have all the answers. I’m just asking you to take a chance.”
― Miyeko May, Take a Chance

“I was tired of Black people, Black women especially being thought of last for everything. Sunscreen that leaves us looking like ghosts, foundation ranges that never have our shades. So I wanted to have a place where Black women are catered to.”
― Miyeko May, Take a Chance

“The girl I had the biggest crush on, for years, happens to be at the same resort as me at the same time, and she takes time to spend time with me and my family. There’s no situation in which I would ever be mad about that Cass,” I say sincerely.”
― Miyeko May, Take a Chance

“I like plans, knowing what’s next, and having things figured out. Plans work for me, they mean certainty and control which brings me comfort.”
― Miyeko May, Take a Chance

“Something or someone has dimmed your light, and I don’t like that shit.”
― Miyeko May, So This Is Love

“Why do you always send me flowers?”  “When I first looked at your Instagram you had a bunch of pictures with you and your friends but two of your highlights were sunsets and flowers. I can’t give you sunsets, that’s all straight from the man upstairs, but I can give you flowers.”
― Miyeko May, So This Is Love

“Who has the hardest verse on No Hands?”
― Miyeko May, Take a Chance

“Important is only the tip of the iceberg, pretty girl. When you’re ready there’ll be so many more words to add to that list, but for now we can go at your pace.”
― Miyeko May, So This Is Love

“His lips catch my attention first, full and surrounded by a full beard that connects with a fresh line up. This man was fine.”
― Miyeko May, Take a Chance

“And now I’m sad to be leaving because I like you.” Her words hit me hard in the chest. She likes me.”
― Miyeko May, Take a Chance

“You’re right I don’t know you now,” he says seriously, his eyes locked so intensely on mine that I’m forced to look away to break the tension I feel rising between us. “What do you say I get you another drink and then as old classmates we can catch up? So I can get to know THIS Cassandra.”
― Miyeko May, Take a Chance

“What are you doing here?” I ask accusatory. “Damn you see a nigga for the first time in damn near a decade and thats the first thing you say?” he asks with a chuckle. “Same ole Mighty Mouse I see.”
― Miyeko May, Take a Chance

“I love you,” Bryce repeats. “I need you to know that you never have to feel like you have to face anything alone ever again. I will be here for you always. You have my word.”
― Miyeko May, So This Is Love

“Sometimes giving other people the power to let you down leaves you as the one with hurt feelings.”
― Miyeko May, So This Is Love

“For me, Laila is a light that can never be dimmed or hidden. She may not want the attention of everyone else in the room, but she’ll always have mine.”
― Miyeko May, So This Is Love

“Stop doubting that I want you around, because I do. You aren’t a burden or an inconvenience and fuck whoever made you feel like you are.”
― Miyeko May, So This Is Love

“And if you’re out there and you can hear this song, just know that I heard you.”
― Miyeko May, So This Is Love

“I don’t know about you, but I have never felt anything like what I’ve felt these past few days being here with you. Ever. And if this is what it’s like to have you for three days, I’d be an idiot not to fight for more.”
― Miyeko May, Take a Chance

“If no one else has given you your flowers for  all your hard work, allow me to be the first.  You’ve done an amazing job and  I hope it’s everything you want and more.  -B”
― Miyeko May, So This Is Love

“I got this one because they called it the ‘I love you bear’,” my eyes snap up to Cyrus’ as he continues. “And I figured that was perfect because, I love you.” My eyes start to water at his declaration. “Well that’s good, because I love you too.”
― Miyeko May, Take a Chance