“The notes waft out of the guitar like weightless dandelion seeds.” — Emery Lord Dandelion seeds Copy Share Image
“Most complicated things in life are actually pretty simple at the core. We put so much extra nonsense in the middle that… — Emery Lord Complicated things Copy Share Image
“The only difference is that Dee’s natural coloring looks like an American landscape—country-sky-blue eyes and hair the color of Tennessee wheat fields,… — Emery Lord Fairy tale Copy Share Image
“That's the thing they never tell you about love stories: just because one ends, that doesn't mean it failed. A cherry pie… — Emery Lord Cherry pie Copy Share Image
“God," he mutters. "Most girls love it when I write them a song." "Well, I'm not most girls," I snap at him” — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“There comes a time when you just have to put on some mascara and pull yourself together.” — Emery Lord Time Copy Share Image
“I don’t remember that.” He shook his head. “Of course you don’t. You were in another world, completely occupied with whatever you… — Emery Lord Another world Copy Share Image
“We sat there in our flower crowns until the world went dark, until we were half-sick from sugar but still laughing, laughing,… — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“I can't surround myself with people who are hiding their pain beneath swagger and a grin.” — Emery Lord Friendship Copy Share Image
“A rigid old tree like me--it snaps in a raging storm. The pliant tree bends in the rain and survives.” — Emery Lord Flexible Copy Share Image
“Howidoono?” Dee tries to ask, but there’s a mound of Brown Butter Almond Brittle ice cream on her tongue. “How did you… — Emery Lord Best friend Copy Share Image
“So, how'd you know about this place?" "One of my buddies is from Baltimore area - I texted him." "Saying what? 'Hey… — Emery Lord Serial killer Copy Share Image
“It's enough to make you believe. Maybe not in symbols; maybe not in gods. But certainly in people.” — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“And I say a final last prayer, this one in gratitude that there are people in the world who will protect kids… — Emery Lord Gratitude Copy Share Image
“It takes a long time to learn someone. It takes a long time to see a person as a whole spectrum, from… — Emery Lord Best friend Copy Share Image
“From beside me, Matt says, "I think I've got your number." "I wouldn't give you my number." He smiles. "No, I mean...I… — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“It was the baptism of myself, the renewal of me and by me. The water felt, finally, like it could wash away… — Emery Lord Sadness Copy Share Image
“My dark days made me strong. Or maybe I already was strong, and they made me prove it.” — Emery Lord Dark days Copy Share Image
“We stare down at the festival below us. I can hear the low pulse of a local band playing cover songs, the… — Emery Lord Cotton candy Copy Share Image
“I like your orange dog.” Nadia taps her finger near the fox I’m trying to draw. I lean against my hand to… — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“And one more thing. You can call them cute little songs, but that doesn't mean they're not honest. Those cute little songs… — Emery Lord Every single day Copy Share Image
“You have a big life ahead of you, sweet girl. And beginning again gets easier with each step.” — Emery Lord Life Copy Share Image
“I think it's the bravest thing in the world - to run straight at love, even knowing how badly you could get… — Emery Lord Bravery Copy Share Image
“I don't appreciated how often people hide their scars and doubts. Really, it's not fair to people who are struggling, to go… — Emery Lord Struggle Copy Share Image
