Quote by Melanie Benjamin Download Open image ““he was in his grave, alone. Somewhere I could not be.”” — Melanie Benjamin ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.0 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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“my breath sour against my fist, which I still held to my mouth as if this was a sorrow that could be stifled.” — Melanie Benjamin Copy Share Image
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“...all his smiles were just a little sad around the edges, as if he knew happiness never could last very long” — Melanie Benjamin Copy Share Image
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