“The strain of being a full-fledged adult every day had grown tiresome.”
― The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
― The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
“I have time on my hands, I am in the hands of time, so I might as well account for myself.”
― By the Sea
― By the Sea
“I’m planning to,” said Sejanus. “I’m planning to build a whole new beautiful life here. One where, in my own small way, I can make the world a better place.”
― The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
― The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
“Deep in the meadow, under the willow A bed of grass, a soft green pillow Lay down your head, and close your sleepy eyes And when again they open, the sun will rise. Here it’s safe, here it’s warm Here the daisies guard you from every harm Here your dreams are sweet and tomorrow brings them true Here is the place where I love you.”
― The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
― The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
“I am a refugee, an asylum-seeker. These are not simple words, even if habit of hearing them makes them seem so.”
― By the Sea
― By the Sea
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