Jen

“Shirking responsibilities is the curse of our modern life-the secret of all the unrest and discontent that is seething in the world”
― L.M. Montgomery, Anne's House of Dreams

“A poet is someone who stands outside in the rain hoping to be struck by lightning.”
― James Dickey

“When in doubt, my dear fellow, do nothing.”
― Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace

“Perhaps ...
To R.A.L.

Perhaps some day the sun will shine again,
And I shall see that still the skies are blue,
And feel one more I do not live in vain,
Although bereft of you.

Perhaps the golden meadows at my feet,
Will make the sunny hours of spring seem gay,
And I shall find the white May-blossoms sweet,
Though You have passed away.

Perhaps the summer woods will shimmer bright,
And crimson roses once again be fair,
And autumn harvest fields a rich delight,
Although You are not there.

But though kind Time may many joys renew,
There is one greatest joy I shall not know
Again, because my heart for loss of You
Was broken, long ago.”
― Vera Brittain, Testament of Youth