...I lost my illusions in a black rain of bitterness - now what do you see in my eyes? How can you still love me? How can I be tender? ...

...true love is an irrevocable act - you can only give your heart away once - after that, you give as much as you have left ...

...there's something magical about a mask, but I have never worn one - I want you to see my pain and know how your love affects me...

...what is sacred is the other person -we forget that sometimes - and fail to honor who they are ...

...I'm not afraid of the opinions of others - but of being needed and coming up short ...

...here's what I've learned - people will hurt you, but you don't have to respond - not every mean comment or cruel act deserves to be noticed ...