Quotes by Donna Lynn Hope

I need to stop saying LMAO because that is precisely whats happening; I wish I could rewind time by two decades, immortalize my derriere in wax, and then kiss it goodbye.

Youth. I dont seek it through another because I have it within; its a state of mind, a spirit that is free, and a mind that is playful. The shell of my being is altered by the effects of time, but nothing will tarnish a soul that will never forget what its like to experience creation with endless wonder and appreciation. Each time I see the first snowfall of the season I feel its the first time Ive seen it at all.

The more candles on my cake means I get a little more exercise in blowing them out.

Honor doesn’t revise according to company just as integrity doesn’t diminish due to circumstance.

She wasnt always a pillar of ice. Her warmth and good deeds were repaid with deceit and betrayal until little by little a chill took over.

It was evenings like that when beneath dim light and relaxing in a sultry bath that she missed him the most. A flicker of candlelight, wind breathing snow against the window and the soothing scent of creme caramel – all were a comfort to her as she closed her eyes, summoned memories and many a tender thought. She didnt feel deserving of the devotion bestowed upon her, but she had finally learned to accept its wondrous gift, knowing that love was the source of existence and its only end.

She never wants to get to the point where she looks forward to hearing from someone. Once you look forward to something, you’re inevitably let down and nothing can stay the same so shed rather expect nothing at all and just be surprised that she was thought of at all.

Shoo. Away with you. Its my fault for expecting the extraordinary from the ordinary.

Friendship is a sacred thing and I do not extend the word lightly. Ive had long-term romances in my life but few genuine friendships. I am exceedingly picky about who I let in my inner circle and because of that I have a few friends and many acquaintances.

Loyalty. Is it something only dogs know?When I think of it, I wonder if I would rather have it than love. Whereas love is often an over-used word and an unpredictable feeling, the other is nothing but dependability.

Sometimes, despite how your heart feels, you have to do what you must in order to get the result you need. When its impossible to walk away then you need to make it hurt and they will walk away for you.

Tough break-up? Trash stinks, which is why you toss it.

Why is it you tell me the truth only when youve fallen asleep? Its then that you visit me.

I don’t miss anyone. If I did I would do something about it. Besides, some people come back...in dreams. That’s when they’re honest.

When he comes for her, it’s only in her dreams where she has no control, no way to shut the door, and nowhere to run. That’s when she listens.

You can shoo people away in real life, but not when they force their way in through the dream door.

I shivered as the cold was all encompassing, not just from being outdoors, but from being read as well. He had a way of seeing through me. It was as unnerving as it was bonding and I couldnt figure out how the two could co-exist.

Envy, as distasteful as it is, has seeped into my mind on rare occasions, and those Ive envied, although few in number, have only been those that live a life of leisure with peace of mind and time to do such wonderful things as read.

I know youre there. I can detect your presence each time it closes in on mine.

Three of them have the gift of sight but two of them ignore it when what they want most is to believe this one will be different.