I know that someday I will settle down, and I’m sure I will acquire many more tangible items than what could fit in a Bug, but I will always be thankful for the experiences that taught me that the greatest things in life are not things, and that material stuff only weighs us down and holds us back.
There will come a day when you will wake up on Thanksgiving with everything you’re wishing for today. Your heart will be happy, your world will be full, and you’ll breathe in air that has never smelt more like home.
I decided this when I got home from what I swore must have been the longest day of my life. I kicked off my heels and my feet were throbbing, and I flipped on the news so the reporters could keep me company while I ate my dinner. I cursed my boss for keeping me late as my reporter friends ...
I guess maybe it’s because sometimes I still see the look in your eyes the first time I told you when I close mine
I played this movie in my mind at least 100 times
But, somehow, the ending was different this time.
Are you busy changing the world the way you’ll someday change mine? Are you chasing dreams and spreading kindness and holding the door open for the little old lady at the store? I hope you know that I think everything you’re doing is wonderful.
You have lost love, and it hurts; but you will find greater love, and it will be worth the wait. Your heart is open, and it scares you to death -- let it. Welcome those feelings, invite them to sit down and stay awhile; look fear in the eyes and tell it that you are going to love anyway. Please ...
He kissed me with lips
that whispered I owed him.
Like he was doing me a favor,
by pressing his lips into mine.
Like maybe I should send him
a Thank You card afterwards.
Haven’t you had enough?
Haven’t you taken enough?
Haven’t you showed up unannounced
and ruined enough weddings
and spoke now,
so your peace didn’t have
to be held forever?