“ Not only are the poorest people the most generous but they don't expect anything in return, least of all recognition from others by means of showing off or posting a humble brag like so many from aver… Donna Lynn Hope
“ She's not ashamed of loving, although those she's loved are few in number; it was/is sweet and true. She's only ashamed she used love as an excuse. Donna Lynn Hope
“ The air is cold and dusk has descended. In the distance lightning flickers and a far away rumble of thunder awakens my thoughts and makes me remember. Donna Lynn Hope
“ She walked in somber seclusion, unable to connect with women despite her heart's desire to do so while being shadowed by men who hungered for the indefinable; and while she yearned for friendship, the… Donna Lynn Hope
“ For those who have learned what suffering is early on, you have prepared ahead of the pack so that you can take care of the pack. Donna Lynn Hope
“ I can't help it. You bring it out in me," he accused. "No," I said. "You're choosing to let me get to you. Don't. It's all in the mind. Donna Lynn Hope
“ You're not interesting in the least," she spat. "I don't need to be," I smiled. "That's what you need...And you're welcome to it. Donna Lynn Hope
“ Why is it you tell me the truth only when you've fallen asleep? It's then that you visit me. Donna Lynn Hope
“ Grab tightly to the reigns of passion and ride into glory for without it life would be stagnant and you would be a spirit without cause. Donna Lynn Hope
“ She has her helmet, shield and sword. Does she finish him or take pity on the gutless thing before her?Does she set fire and smoke him out, forcing him to fight, or does she let him live with himself… Donna Lynn Hope
“ Of course she wants him to forget her. The last place she wants to reside is in his thoughts. What an unpleasant place to be. Donna Lynn Hope
“ In a fit of anger he had said to her, "You'll always be miserable," to which she thoughtfully replied, "Is that so? It's impossible to be miserable when you've known tragedy and hardship. Both strengt… Donna Lynn Hope
“ You're flattered because he wants to sleep with you? Who doesn't he want to sleep with? Donna Lynn Hope
“ I think anyone who opened their heart enough to love without restraint and subsequently were devastated by loss knows that in that moment you are forever changed; a apart of you is no longer whole. So… Donna Lynn Hope
“ We know what we should do. Age is no excuse. Do we go to others for permission or for discipline? Donna Lynn Hope
“ She used to wander through the past as often as it beckoned her, bemoaning the loss of nostalgia. Then, for a while, she turned from it, blissfully free of its noxious clutch, and now it's back, taunt… Donna Lynn Hope
