“This is, of course, the privilege of love, to bear witness to a strong man’s grief over the little sister he could… — Mary Ann Rivers Every moment Copy Share Image
“You were the first thing I had asked for, just for me, in a long, long time.” — Mary Ann Rivers Long time Copy Share Image
“He moves to look in my eyes and everything below the belt swoops, then his big hands are around my face and… — Mary Ann Rivers Copy Share Image
“That’s just it, Carrie. I’m not going to burden you. You would take it all, I can tell. God, it’s tempting. You’re… — Mary Ann Rivers Copy Share Image
“No. I’m waiting because it’s not enough. What’s on the other side of the waiting is enough.” — Mary Ann Rivers Copy Share Image
“The problem is that stepping away from Brian, leaving him standing under that pergola on Wednesday, is no longer enough to leave… — Mary Ann Rivers Letting go Copy Share Image
“The first book I ever read that made me cry. I was seven and hadn’t realized books could do that. Just finish… — Mary Ann Rivers Book Copy Share Image
“I love you. I couldn’t be more of a mess right now, but I can’t believe I haven’t told you because I… — Mary Ann Rivers Life Copy Share Image
“And yet, every day, Brian gathers his sister’s long hair into a beautiful plait, and just the sound of his voice is… — Mary Ann Rivers Every day Copy Share Image
“Then he was quiet, and Nina didn't have anything to say. But he stayed on the phone, she could hear him breathing,… — Mary Ann Rivers Copy Share Image
“If I wanted, I could choose to make my life a place that Brian could step into. He didn’t have any room… — Mary Ann Rivers Life Copy Share Image
“Did you know that your mouth, your skin, is so soft? All week, every time I’ve thought about it, my hands feel… — Mary Ann Rivers Time Copy Share Image
“To have the love of this man, who knows what it is to sacrifice his life for love, I would have waited… — Mary Ann Rivers Life Copy Share Image
“He pulls just an inch away, releasing with a sweet suction my bottom lip. “Your mouth is hot and tastes like honey.”… — Mary Ann Rivers Copy Share Image
“How so many of her needs have been gathering, pebble by pebble, into the mountain that Brian climbs every day.” — Mary Ann Rivers Every day Copy Share Image
“I can hear you shake,” he whispers. “What are you doing?” “My hand’s under my blouse, my bra. Very softly, I am… — Mary Ann Rivers Copy Share Image
“This is, of course, the privilege of love, to bear witness to a strong man’s grief over…” — Mary Ann Rivers Death Copy Share Image
“I should take his kisses with me and go. But with a seeping, resolute calm, I decide to keep him. I am… — Mary Ann Rivers Peace Copy Share Image
“It’s just that she’s mine, you know? I get her, I know how to listen to her. Who will know her here?… — Mary Ann Rivers Copy Share Image
“It’s so easy to be consumed by this shamelessness with him. The way he kisses, let alone the way he touches me,… — Mary Ann Rivers Copy Share Image
“I would need … daisy love, you know, pretty love, sweet love that nonetheless was ubiquitous in roadside ditches in the summertime,… — Mary Ann Rivers Love Copy Share Image
“It’s very sad. There are no bike-riding federal contract attorneys in my apartment.” If my phone had a cord, I would be… — Mary Ann Rivers Right now Copy Share Image
“Let’s go to that Jamaican place around the corner from you.” “Cluck You Chicken? Are you serious? The health department probably uses… — Mary Ann Rivers Around the corner Copy Share Image
“You dole out these stolen little pieces for yourself. You’ve been doing it for so long that you not only have no… — Mary Ann Rivers Copy Share Image
“My path is the nice one. The one filled with friends who will smile when I buy their children books for their… — Mary Ann Rivers Children Copy Share Image
