“If you feel that love isn't all it's cracked up to be, then you've never truly possessed it. For true love is the most desirable treasure in existence. It is a glory worth any sacrifice.”
Source: Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
“Then what is true love?” she asked audaciously.
Derian leaned forward, his focus powerfully set on her. His voice turned delicate and compelling as he spoke.
“Love is so much more than an emotion. True love, Eena, is something that develops over time. It’s not the initial infatuation nor the shivers and butterflies that take your breath away when you’re first attracted to someone. Those things are nice, but they are barely the beginning of what could become true love. The emotions you speak of are temporary and unreliable, elicited when two people come together. The power I speak of grows ever stronger over time until it is steadfast, even in separation. Then, reunited, it solidifies unshakably.”
She shook her head. “I don’t quite follow.”
The captain inched closer, fixing her with the sincerest of gazes. His hands cupped as if he were holding his very heart in them. “True love is a developed and intense appreciation for someone. It’s that perfect awareness you’re finally whole when she’s with you, and that hollow incompleteness you suffer when she’s gone. True love takes time. It’s an earned comfort that tells you she’ll be right there beside you no matter what you do, not necessarily happy with your every action, but faithful to you just the same. Love is knowing someone so deeply, understanding her so completely, you can finish her thoughts without hesitation, confident in reading her face, her body, even her slightest gesture means something to you. Love is years of devotion, sacrifice, commitment, loyalty, trust, faith, and friendship all wrapped up as one. True love does more than cause your heart to flutter. It upholds your heart when the infatuation no longer makes it flutter.”
“Wow.”
Source: Eena, The Return of a Queen
“True love asks no question of the heart. It knows with surety.”
Source: Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
“The bitterest hardships, the most daunting trials; none of these are burdens if it means being with you.”
Source: Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
“A kiss says it all—
I like you.
I love you.
I need you.
I want you.
I value you.
I fancy you.
I adore you.
I prefer you.
I missed you.
I cherish you.
I support you.
I care for you.
I long for you.
I think of you.
I treasure you.
I hope for you.
I consider you.
I dream of you.
I delight in you.
I appreciate you.
And I will never, ever forget you.”
Source: Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
“A whiff of fresh mint
that tastes like strawberry pie.
Your kisses tempt me.”
Source: Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year
“You need tell me nothing; I already know your heart. Through your simplest choices you've given yourself away.”
Source: Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year
“Often we withhold our affections, waiting first for love to be extended to us. The irony is that we are loved for loving.”
Source: Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year
“Love is years of devotion, sacrifice, commitment, loyalty, trust, faith, and friendship all wrapped up in one. True love does more than cause your heart to flutter. It upholds your heart when the infatuation no longer makes it flutter.”
Source: Eena, The Return of a Queen
“Son, I hope your opinion of your mother hasn’t lessened, knowing what you now know.”
Gavin glanced up; incredulity skewed his eyebrows. His expression appeared both stunned and appalled. “Never, Father! I love her! It makes no difference to me where she came from.”
The man nodded, a show of relief in his features. His large hand, soft in touch, went to brush a string of hair away from his wife’s peaceful profile. “Your mother loves you too, son, more than anything in the world. She worries about you, day and night.”
That sentiment stirred something profoundly pleasant inside the boy. He grinned at the internal warmth it created.”
Source: Secrets of a Noble Keykeeper
“If you love someone, support his or her passion. Be the crazy, devoted, love-sick, number-one fan that sustains him or her through times of disappointment and doubt.”
Source: Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year
“When I reach out, you take my hand.
When I smile, you mirror the expression.
When I triumph, you glory as if it were your own.
When I fail, you point to the light at the end.
When I need, you tenderly provide.
When I cry, you kiss away my tears.
When I suffer, you bleed.
And you wonder why I love you?”
Source: Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
“If only you would kiss me.
Press your lips to mine like a searing iron. Wrap me in your arms as if you were a monarch claiming a kingdom. Hold me close until I warm through to the core. Do this, and I promise to melt into you, no longer a cold and frozen figure in your narrowed sight. How devoted I would be if only your lips burned for mine!
If only you would kiss me.”
Source: Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year
“The actual secret to success: Be a better friend today than you were yesterday.”
Source: Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year
“True love is a developed and intense appreciation for someone. It’s that perfect awareness that you are finally whole when she’s with you, and that hollow incompleteness you suffer when she’s gone.”
Source: Eena, The Return of a Queen
“Love is knowing someone so deeply, understanding her so completely, that you can finish her thoughts without hesitation, confident in reading her face, her body, even her slightest gesture means something to you.”
Source: Eena, The Return of a Queen
“Death concludes a mortal life, but it does not end an eternal relationship. Those whom we love and those who love us in return—they never go away. They are unseen but perceived by the spirit. They are unobserved but concerned with our success in this life. They stand beside us, cheering us on every day, extending everlasting love.”
Source: Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year
“A thousand times over with you,
I yearned to linger in a perfect moment
and stop the passing of time.
A thousand times over with you,
I caught your tender smile and tucked it
carefully away in my heart for safekeeping.
A thousand times over with you,
I took in your sunny gaze and
hoarded its light for the wintry season.
A thousand times over with you,
I heard your laughter and sat silent
as it vibrated like music in my soul.
A thousand times over with you,
I saw your eyes twinkle like stars,
and I made a wish for forever.
A thousand times over with you,
I noted wisdom in your years,
and I filed away your thoughtful words.
A thousand times over with you,
I felt the warmth of your hand in mine
and squeezed tight, reluctant to let go.
A thousand times over with you,
I pondered how quickly mortality ushers us
from sunrise to sunset, and I dreaded the night.
A thousand times over with you,
I embraced the promise of immortality,
dreaming of a day when perfect moments
linger pleasantly on and on and on
a thousand times over with you.”
Source: A Heart Made of Tissue Paper
“The only two words you should ever say to a mirror are “Hello, Beautiful.”
Source: Slaying Dragons: Quotes, Poetry, & a Few Short Stories for Every Day of the Year
“It is an incapacitating emotion one feels upon hearing the whispered words "I still love you" after deeply hurting that soul.
Forgiveness isn't weakness.
It is power.”
Source: Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year
“You know those little moments when an unexpected act or a spoken word affects your heart with sweet, satiating intensity―a simple gesture that possesses deep, personal meaning beyond what anyone realizes? You know those tender moments? That's God pressing his lips on your forehead and whispering, 'I love you.'”
Source: Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
“Though I love you to the core of my being, so thoroughly that every cell comprising me aches to be near you, I must accept that we can never be together. For our existence parallels the sun and the moon—a temptation in constant, beautiful view, yet if the sun were ever to kiss the moon it would devour the heavenly orb whole. Oh, my darling, if only I were the moon! Then I would dare taste your lips and be happy for my last and final joy! But alas, I am the sun, and I will not venture to destroy the one I love.”
Source: Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year
“Truth is, I’m generally happiest when it’s just me. It’s okay to be madly in love with yourself.”
Source: Slaying Dragons: Quotes, Poetry, & a Few Short Stories for Every Day of the Year
“Forcefulness is not love. Forget trying to force people into submission and instead try informing and educating as a means of gaining voluntary compliance. Never deny individual agency; it only creates resentment, defensiveness, and resistance. Education, on the other hand, creates wisdom that opens ears and hearts and minds. No one responds as favorably to demands as they do to informed requests.”
Source: Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year
“A warm feeling fell over the boy. A mix of security and comfort, as if a blanket were wrapping its soft layers around his heart and nuzzling him snuggly. Gavin loved his mother, and he would be forever grateful to his father for protecting her. The whole mystery behind it made him itch with curiosity, however.”
Source: Secrets of a Noble Keykeeper
“I love you, Mom.
___I love you more.
I love you to the moon!
___I love you to my core.”
Source: Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year
“Let her know you adore her.
Do not make her heart guess.
Boldly say how you love her.
Thy devotion confess.
Let her know you admire her,
All her talents and dreams.
Boldly reach for her fingers.
Gently slip on a ring.
Let her know that you need her,
As a lover and friend.
Boldly kneel and implore her,
To be yours ’til the end.”
Source: Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year
“Mothers were meant to love us unconditionally, to understand our moments of stupidity, to reprimand us for lame excuses while yet acknowledging our point of view, to weep over our pain and failures as well as cry at our joy and successes, and to cheer us on despite countless start-overs. Heaven knows no one else will.”
Source: Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year
“Mothers observe all, absorb all,
give all, forgive all,
offer all, suffer all,
feel all, heal all,
hope for all, pray for all.
But most of all,
Mothers love always.”
Source: Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
“If your best friend truly is the person who knows you completely and loves you anyway, wouldn't that be your mother?”
Source: Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
“Love. Gratitude. Humility. Service.
Do these look familiar?
Combined, they are the recipe for happiness.”
Source: Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year
“Prove that you love me through a lingering gaze and never losing that twinkle of adoration in your eyes.”
Source: Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
“The most common lie uttered without thought, sincerity, resolve, or guilt: I love you.”
“When I count my blessings, I find you in every one.”
Source: Slaying Dragons: Quotes, Poetry, & a Few Short Stories for Every Day of the Year
“Laughter and love are their own forms of exercise meant to keep a body healthy.”
Source: Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year
“I may deserve your disappointment as well as a lecture and strict discipline, but what I need is your understanding, your guidance, and your unconditional love.”
Source: Slaying Dragons: Quotes, Poetry, & a Few Short Stories for Every Day of the Year
“Because," said a boy.
"Because why?" asked a young girl.
"Because I love you.”
Source: Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year
“My love for you reaches beyond the borders of continents,
so vast in scope that I would cross oceans to be with you.
Yes, but does that same love penetrate so deep
as to dare thee to sink to the oceans' depths to find me?"
-from "My Aquarius”
“Amore is love
confessed to you in haiku.
Do you love me too?”
Source: Slaying Dragons: Quotes, Poetry, & a Few Short Stories for Every Day of the Year
“If you never bother to say the words, why should anyone believe you ever felt them?”
Source: Slaying Dragons: Quotes, Poetry, & a Few Short Stories for Every Day of the Year
“I walk at night under a moonless sky. Only the terrain guides my steps, yet my footfall is as sure as if a dozen suns lit the way. I go to meet you under a leafless tree that never seems to grow or alter its shape. I am uncertain if it still lives or has learned to disguise its death. The same thought crosses my mind when I feel your cold fingers take my hand. It is not the tree I reflect upon.
‘Do you still love me?’ The words tumble clumsily out of the dark.
Hesitation is its own answer, but I reply ‘I’m here’ anyway as if my words were whispered comfort and not a weathered blade. They are taken wrong.
‘I love you too.’
Your arms wrap me up and clamp tightly around my waist. An old, familiar kiss hardens my lips. I wonder why it is I return to this place every year where only memories remain fond. Perhaps it is because I keep hoping this leafless tree will either change or die.”
Source: Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year
“My ears interpreted a mix of nearby voices as calm, friendly, ordinary chatter. With that as background noise, I enjoyed the silent attention of my mate. The way his hand brushed softly over every inch of my bare skin tempted my eyelids to close and my mind to wander, but I kept focused, not wanting to miss a moment of admiring this beautiful man and his seductive, wild look. I felt a flood of emotion set in, born from absolute, interminable love for him. I wished for the voices to cease, for time to halt, for the moment we were living to replay over and over and over again perpetually. The world could have its gain and glory, its vengeance and victories. All I wanted was the enduring love and attention of this man who most assuredly was my soulmate.”
Source: The Tarishe Curse
“Yes, there is a type of love that never dies, that never grows old or weary. It is selfless and unconditional. It is the love of goodly parents.”
Source: Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year
“Love is many kind acts accumulated over time that leave us feeling wonderful.”
Source: Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year
“Love is my heart swelling at the thought of you, a smile produced by your image.
Love is my hand reaching to take hold of yours, a bond secured by your promise.
Love is my soul choosing to be one with you, a life enhanced by your presence.”
Source: Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year
“I'm not saying that I think one man is better than the other. I'm not saying that either is kinder or wiser or more ambitious, more thoughtful, confident, or able. But the fact is that when I'm with the one, comfort settles into my bones. I feel calm around him, as if the sun is smiling down on me and the world has suddenly become a sweet, safe place to be. I feel good about life―about myself. And it's hard not to want to be near someone who, just by their very nature, makes you feel that way.”
Source: Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
“It’s perfect,” she softly sighed.
“Just like in our dream,” Ian agreed.
“Almost.” Her eyes flickered sideways to catch Ian’s handsome profile. A tiny grin inched up higher at the corner of his mouth. His shoulders slumped under the weight of expectations that he perceived clearly in her thoughts.
“You want too much from me, Eena. Perfection is a tall order to fill.”
“This moment is already perfect,” she assured him.
“Until I disappoint you by burping during a wet, slobbery kiss.”
She groaned his name with a hint of disgust. “You wouldn’t dare ruin this moment on purpose.”
“No,” he admitted, “no I wouldn’t.” He smiled again, but there remained real concern in his eyes. “I’m afraid you’re anticipating a lot. It isn’t going to be like it was in our dream. All the mystical things that happen in dreams don’t happen in reality. That experience was…well… beyond duplicating.”
“Then don’t kiss me at all,” she decided. “Just stay here with me and I’ll be content.”
Source: Eena, The Tempter's Snare
“She covered her mouth while her promised one slipped back into the rock he now considered his eternal tomb.
Pallador took possession of the scarlet gem and returned it to its dark hiding place. Eena couldn’t move. She stood frozen, facing the wall of mirrors, staring at a pathetic image that mourned in endless repeated reflections. This would be her agonizing eternity if she agreed to stay in Tribanees. This would be her hell—seeing her beloved day after day after day, unable to feel his touch or know his physical affections. This was no blessing in tragedy. Cursed be the immortal that believed time was more precious than love. Her answer to Pallador’s offer was an irrefutable and definitive no.”
Source: Eena, The Companionship of the Dragon's Soul
“Cursed be the immortal that believed time was more precious than love.”
Source: Eena, The Companionship of the Dragon's Soul
“Nightfall was the best part of everyday life. When the sun began to sink behind a rolling horizon, everything came to a halt. If Ian didn’t ride up the hill with Sevenah and Paka, he would be there waiting when she arrived. There they sat and watched the sunset, a ritual shared faithfully every night, settled side-by-side below the drooping branches of her favorite weeping willow tree. Sometimes they discussed the day. Sometimes they simply stared out at a fiery sky and said nothing at all. Regardless, Ian was always at her side.
Always.
Except for today.
“Where are you, Ian? I could really use you now.”
Source: Eena, The Dawn and Rescue