Marvel Paruta

“It was dark and as she leaned on the gate gazing over the bay the full moon cast its light on the sea and the bobbing boats, creating a magical scene which made her gasp.”
― Anne Allen, The Ghost of Seagull Cottage: Inspired by The Ghost and Mrs Muir

“When Pilgrim fathers landed safe On Plymouth Rock at last, They bowed their heads and bent a knee, And kept a holy fast. But now to celebrate the day We dine—to say the least— We add an “e” into their plan And change their fast to feast.”
― O. Henry, O. Henry: Complete Stories: Cabbages and Kings, Heart of the West, The Voice of the City, Rolling Stones... (Bauer Classics)

“I was trying to be someone else.”
― K. Ritz, Sheever's Journal, Diary of a Poison Master

“Thinking about myself as a crazy, independent old woman made me feel almost happy.”
― Katherine Paterson, Jacob Have I Loved