Mariam

“People who are loved well always think there is more out there for them to enjoy.”
― Tayari Jones, Kin

“Cruelty has a human heart.”
― Racquel Marie, If We Survive This

“We come to love people in many ways. Much is made of the burning love that hits you like a smoldering remnant of a star hurled down to earth. Yet this is not the only type of love any more than the camellia is the only flower. There is the love that blooms from decency, and from that love, passion.”
― Tayari Jones, Kin

“Her bravery stands beside her fear as she bites down hard on her lip.
She’s already hungry for flesh.
“I’m glad it’s you.” Just this morning, she
held my knife. She didn’t want to hurt anyone then, or now. “You’re gentle
with them.”
It’s not true. I’m gentle when I am afforded it. She takes in a
long, shaky breath. Holds it, savors it. Closes her eyes and must feel the
burn in her lungs that screams life. Then, she lets it go.
“Please. I’d like
something gentle now.”
― Racquel Marie, If We Survive This