“I stare at him for a few more minutes, my heart expanding with love for him.
We'll be OK,' I whisper, letting the night capture my wish. We're owed that at least. A life of not scanning rooftops, of not being relieved the ceiling didn't cave in on us during the night.
He and I are owed a love story that doesn't end in tragedy.”
― As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow
We'll be OK,' I whisper, letting the night capture my wish. We're owed that at least. A life of not scanning rooftops, of not being relieved the ceiling didn't cave in on us during the night.
He and I are owed a love story that doesn't end in tragedy.”
― As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow
“I hoped. And hope is a jagged knife. Hope pieces together dreams out of broken glass only for reality to come and smash them all over again. Hope is the cruelest punishment of them all.”
― Five Broken Blades
― Five Broken Blades
“I finally realize that this boy with the old sweater and the disheveled brown hair who wears his heart on his sleeve is beautiful.”
― As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow
― As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow
“Are not all mothers capable of being monsters when it comes to their children?”
― The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi
― The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi
“I want my mama. I want her to soothe away my sadness and kiss me while calling me ya omri and te’eburenee. My life and bury me.”
― As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow
― As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow
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