Scarlet Ibis James > Quotes

“But this man passing by me now was nothing like my Daddy.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

“That day, when she met her father, Trisha learned to smile even as her heart broke—it was also the day she came to hate the color red.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

“Each tick had been another memory clicking by, but now, all other faces were forgotten.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

“Life was what it was. She'd chosen this every step of the way. (Story: I Love My Husband, But...)”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

“Why everybody in such a hurry to get old?”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Birthright: What They Left Behind

“My best friend would say I had Daddy issues. Yeah, I’d say so too.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

“The truth I discovered was not only stranger than I had imagined—and he was closer than I ever would've guessed. (Story: Love in Cosmic Times)”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

“I never knew where he got them all or why he needed so many, but they seemed to hold a piece of him, a secret story woven into the thick black fabric.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

“Are you the healing balm I need? I wondered.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

“Her smile never faltered when she answered, 'Yes.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

“Our relationship had been fast, hot, and reckless. Passion-filled, like a pot of pelau bubbling over the fire — rich, wild, and spicy.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Beyond First Glance

“She watched, hoping he’d notice the bright napkins and the single red Hibiscus flower she’d set on the table, but his eyes were glued to his mother.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

“The scratch of the wool against my cheek as he hugged me goodbye is a feeling I can still recall.”
― Scarlet Ibis James

“Why are you looking at that White boy? My father’s voice in my head made me blink and look away.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

“My cheeks tingled in anticipation of the soft wool scraping gently against my skin, a primal urge to absorb his scent and feel the comforting texture against my face. (Story: Love Me, Daddy)”
― Scarlet Ibis James

“He’d ruffle my locs and say, ‘You’ve got this, princess. You always do.”
― Scarlet Ibis James

“I stared, knowing this young Leonardo DiCaprio look-alike would be in a slideshow starting soon.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

“I feel love, gratitude, and regret, Mama. (Story: Love, Mystical and Destined)”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

“He devoured the fried Cascadura fish, tearing through the crispy skin to the tender meat, then moved on to the macaroni pie, scooping it up with callaloo.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

“He wished for her life to be filled with more opportunities than he had ever had. (Story: Behind the Grand Doors of Paradise)”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

“Daddy wasn’t just my father. He was my biggest cheerleader.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire