I am lonely, yet not everybody will do. I don’t know why, some people fill the gaps and others emphasize my loneliness.
— Anaïs Nin (via felicefawn)
Airports see more sincere kisses than wedding halls. The walls of hospitals have heard more prayers than the walls of churches.
— (via pluteum)
I demand unconditional love and complete freedom. That is why I am terrible.
— Tomaž Šalamun (via tat-art)
The year of letting go
Of understanding loss, grace of the word ‘no’
And also being able to say ‘you are not kind’
The year of humanity/humility
When the whole world couldn’t get out of bed
Everyone I’ve met this year says the same thing
‘You are so easy to be around, how do you do that?’
The year I broke open and dug out all the rot with own hands
The year I learnt small talk
And how to smile at strangers
The year I understood that I am my best when I reach out and ask ‘do you want to be my friend?’
The year of sugar, everywhere
Softness. sweetness. honey honey.
The year of being alone
And learning how much I like it
The year of hugging people I don’t know because I want to know them
The year I made peace and love
right here
— Warsan Shire (via sadexistences)
It’s a sad day when you find out that it’s not accident or time or fortune, but just yourself that kept things from you.
— Lillian Hellman (1905 - 1984)
