Cynthia Bowhall > Cynthia's Quotes

“I still search
for you in crowds,
in empty fields
and soaring clouds.
In city lights
and passing cars,
on winding roads
and wishing stars.

I wonder where
you could be now,
for years I’ve not said
your name out loud.

And longer since
I called you mine—
time has passed
for you and I.

But I have learnt
to live without,
I do not mind—
I still love you anyhow.”
― Lang Leav, Lullabies

“She conquered her demons and wore her scars like wings. ”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“We are made of all those who have built and broken us.”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“She was afraid of heights
but she was
much more afraid
of never flying.”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“She had just enough madness to make her interesting”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“It was her chaos that made her beautiful. ”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“I worry there is something broken in our generation,
there are too many sad eyes on happy faces.”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“Depression is being colorblind and constantly told how colorful the world is.”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“What good are wings without the courage to fly?”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“That was her magic—
she could still see
the sunset
even on those
darkest days.”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“I hope to arrive to my death, late, in love, and a little drunk.”
― Atticus c

“Brushing a girl’s hair
behind her ear
once a day
will solve more problems
than all those
therapists
and drugs.”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“From
the moment
I saw her
I knew
this one
was worth
the
broken
heart.”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“She wore the moonlight like lingerie. ”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“We are all born free
and spend a lifetime
becoming slaves
to our own
false truths.”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“She was everything real in a world of make-believe. ”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“I let her go
because I knew she could do better
and now she's gone
I wonder
if I should've
just been better.”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“Time is all we have and don’t. ”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“It was never the way she looked
always the way she was
I would have fallen in love with her
with my eyes closed.”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“A few drinks and the world was hers—
she wore her whiskey like a loaded gun.”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“Wait," I said as Noah slipped a book from a shelf and headed toward the door. "Where are you going?"
"To read?"
But I don't want you to.
"But I need to go home," I said, my eyes meeting his. "My parents are going to kill me."
"Taken care of. You're at Sophie's house."
I loved Sophie.
"So I'm...staying here?"
"Daniel's covering for you."
I loved Daniel.
"Where's Katie?" I asked, trying to sound casual.
"Eliza's house."
I loved Eliza.
"And your parents?" I asked.
"Some charity thing."
I loved charity.
"So why are you going to read when I'm right here?”
― Michelle Hodkin, The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer

“You could start a fire with the heat between you two."
"You're mistaking bitter animosity for heartfelt affection.”
― Michelle Hodkin, The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer

“My brother cleared his throat. "I wish she knew that I think she is the most hilarious person on Earth. And that whenever she's not home, I feel like I'm missing my partner in crime."
My throat tightened. Do not cry. Do not cry.
"I wish she knew that she's really Mom's favorite--"
I shook my head here.
"--the princess she always wanted. That Mom used to dress her up like a little doll and parade her around like Mara was her greatest achievement. I wish Mara knew that I never minded, because she's my favorite too.”
― Michelle Hodkin, The Evolution of Mara Dyer

“I hate you," I muttered.
Noah smiled wider. "I know.”
― Michelle Hodkin, The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer

“You told me I smelled - like bacon."
"Well," he said evenly. "That's awkward.”
― Michelle Hodkin, The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer

“Mara, I have never felt about anyone the way I feel about you. And when you're ready for me to show you," he said, brushing my hair to the side, "I'm going to kiss you." His thumb grazed my ear and his hand curved around my neck. He leaned me backward and my eyes fluttered closed. I breathed in the scent of him as he leaned in and kissed the hollow under my ear. My pulse raced under his lips.
"And I won't settle for anything less.”
― Michelle Hodkin, The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer

“I want YOU to be the one wanting me first. Pushing me first. Kissing me first. Don't be careful with me," he said. "Because I won't be careful with you.”
― Michelle Hodkin, The Evolution of Mara Dyer

“My girl is talented," Noah said.
My heart stopped beating.”
― Michelle Hodkin, The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer

“How long do you want me?" he asked.
How long can I have you? I thought.”
― Michelle Hodkin, The Evolution of Mara Dyer

“I'll be gentle," Noah added. My breath caught in my throat as he looked at me from beneath those lashes, ruining me.
"You're evil."
"And you're mine.”
― Michelle Hodkin, The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer