“All truth starts out as a wish; hence, reality is born from fairy tale." from—"My Aquarius” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Artistry exists in everyone. What makes it blossom is a soul's personal desire to find an outlet for expression.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Some build their castles 'mid thunderbolts and fireworks. My worlds take shape in silence.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I am, for the most part, who I am because my good mother was who she was.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The louder you bellyache, the longer your stomach will hurt.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“None of us have reached the peak of perfection, but it shouldn’t stop anyone from trying to make the climb.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life is a test. Without problems to solve, it wouldn’t be much of a test.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The real achievers are those who, in the dreary pit of sacrifice, still smile up at the goal.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Happiness is a simple game of lost and found: Lose the things you take for granted, and you will feel great happiness… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A truly humble apology works to part storm clouds, calm rough seas, and bring on the soft lights of dawn; it has… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Optimism: That effervescent, blindingly- bright, perky, chipper, twittering quality you want to squash out of annoying people.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“As a writer, I see the saga of your life in a single glimpse. It may be inaccurate, but my version doesn't… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“To wish for the happiest days is to wish for a season of sorrow; for it is only after prolonged, wintry darkness… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“There is a sky full of stars aplenty, and all you can babble about is a cold, little rock we call the… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Why hasn't someone lassoed a few teenagers and had them sit down and write out all the supposed answers they have so… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Hope is the reason we hang on until tomorrow. Without hope, there would be no tomorrow… or at any rate, there would… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“There is a point when the anguished soul finally despairs. A moment in life when the heart, the will, even the spirit… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Our greatest duty to our children is to love them first. Secondly, it is to teach them. Not to frighten, force, or… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ Magic Words " " Silly words cause trills because they're ludicrous and funny. Happy words paint endless smiles and swallow troubles… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I hate it when storm clouds roll in, heralded by dazzling claps of thunder and lightning that boast an ocean of tears.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“As a writer, you must truly possess a love for words." "Yes, that's right," I agreed. "I've noticed that some authors favor… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“We grow up opposing our parents only to become like them enough to oppose our children who behave as we once did—a… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Work is part of the equation for learning. Work is part of the equation for growing. Work is part of the equation… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“God cries for us in the same way we cry for others. His tears most often spill over for the pain and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Why don’t you just spit it out?” she said sharply. “Just say what I know you’re dying to say— ‘Eena, I told… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I squinted at the western sky behind Thaddeus, a blood-red smear melting into blackness. Twisting my neck, I glanced in the opposite… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I understand it was Derian who spoiled everything. He purposefully tainted your view of me and forced you to go along with… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“My pain builds like storm clouds―massive, dark, and heavy with teardrops. Moisture falls torrential as if my world is a violent, eternal… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I never knew what Mother knowed, Like how a thread and needle sewed, And how a kiss healed boo-boos fast. Why family… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Her eyes shifted to me, piercing my soul in the process. “Your troubles are temporary, Miss Annabelle. You will grow and mature… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Then what is true love?” she asked audaciously. Derian leaned forward, his focus powerfully set on her. His voice turned delicate and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“He made a commitment, Eena.” “And you believe this commitment ,” she spoke the word detestably, “is more important than true love?”… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Truth is, I’m generally happiest when it’s just me. It’s okay to be madly in love with yourself.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“As ofttimes as it rains on my little spot of earth, you'd think I'd grow accustomed to the gloom.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Two powerful, little words I've learned to use when facing challenges, fears, and doubts— so what? ” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ Happily-ever-afters don't come in happily-every-days . They are found at the end of challenges-ever-met, promises-ever-kept, and tears-ever-wept.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Curiosity killed the cat, but not before teaching her that honey bees are not sweet, tweeting birds are slow to react, mice can serve… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A session of boasting won't attract any real friends. It will set you up on a pedestal, however, making you a clearer target.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Memories of past. Heartaches of old. Courage of brass. Lessons of gold.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Mystery, why so attractive to me? You blind me with fear, place hope on my tongue, and with a cold kiss draw me forward.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It's amusing to me that we refer to people who live in their heads as detached, disturbed, or mad, when reality for anyone is… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Such a nasty bruise,” he says, staring straight into my eyes. I am stunned he can see it. Delicate to the touch and tender… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You would think those who have endured unkindness would be kinder as a result, intent on sparing others the awful suffering they abhorred firsthand.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“While you judge me by my outward appearance I am silently doing the same to you, even though there's a ninety-percent chance that in… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
