now i realize it was your passion snapping

“Let me tell you this: if you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, it’s not because they enjoy solitude. It’s because they have tried to blend into the world before, and people continue to disappoint them.”

“Everyone says love hurts, but that is not true. Loneliness hurts. Rejection hurts. Losing someone hurts. Envy hurts. Everyone gets these things confused with love, but in reality love is the only thing in this world that covers up all pain and makes someone feel wonderful again. Love is the only thing in this world that does not hurt.”

“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.”

Its taken me a dozen seasons to think of you outside of myself, another dotted line to erase my name from. it rains and rains and rains, and I wonder why all of these memories aren't washed away yet. I wish there was more to write about than wishing. maybe there are no more smiles left inside, just a space to keep the skeletons I’ll never use again. time and distance have kept these heartbreak fault lines active, but if sadness is only a visitor, I hope she doesn't stay too long. I know I can love something with every bone in my body, but I know one day I’ll stop loving it, and I think I’m always waiting for the day I can look at something that used to break me into pieces and feel whole again.

“I think part of the reason people take photos is because they’re afraid that moment will never happen again.”

“I was so focused on making you happy that I forgot that I’m supposed to be happy too.”

“I just want someone to talk to me every night and not get tired of me.”

“I guess being needed is almost as good as being loved. Maybe better.”