Oh darling, don't be bitter. It's the first instinct of the weak.

It's okay darling,creative people are called crazyall the time.

My spirit has been around far longer than my soul--I've lived several lifetimes already. And one this novel has been written, I will have lived several more.

I don't believe god has a darling tribe or nation, all tribes and nations are his darlings.

Some days my thoughts refuse to silence themselves, and I feel like I'm walking around in darkness reaching for a stretched hand. I sometimes close my eyes to listen for that still small voice to steer me down a sound and narrow path.

Everyday's a honeymoon. Cuz darling, I love you to the moon.

Quite often you drive me mad, but more often I'm just mad about you. And that darling, that's the best love there is.

Sarah Lynn strides out of the stairwell. Lawrence watches her go. The door slushes shut behind her, and he turns to me with a tightened jaw. I want to tell him: No, no, you've got it all wrong. I don't care if you kiss a white girl. I don't care if you love a white girl. I just wish you'd chosen a white girl worthy of your love.Lawrence's Adam's apple jerks up and down, and I realize that in addition to whatever else he's feeling, he's scared. He's in love with the darling of the school, Sarah Lynn Lancaster, ad he's afriad I'll expose his secret. I give a tiny shake of my head, wanting him to know he has nothing to fear, not from me.

My darling I still love you,no matter that you're gone.You'll always be with me,forever and ever more.