5 Quotes & Sayings By Shana Abe

Shana Abe is a NYC-based writer for the Huffington Post and contributor to other publications. She's the author of The Texas Two-Step: A Memoir of Love, Sex, and Loss. Her essays have been published in The Hairpin, the New York Times, The Toast, and other publications. She lives in New York City.

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I heard what you said. I’m not the silly romantic you think. I don’t want the heavens or the shooting stars. I don’t want gemstones or gold. I have those things already. I want…a steady hand. A kind soul. I want to fall asleep, and wake, knowing my heart is safe. I want to love, and be loved. Shana Abe
2
We pretended to be of mud instead of stars. We pretended not to fly. Shana Abe
3
Eleanore, " he whispered again, tilting his head to mine, his lips skimming past my cheek, his breath in my ear. "I'd wait forever for you, you know. If it mattered. If you'd care."" I do care, " I whispered back, miserable. His fingers tightened, warm and firm. "No, you don't. Not the way I mean. Not yet. Shana Abe
4
She did what she could for him. She kissed him in return. She lost her breath and both her hearts, and finally Turned to smoke and back. Shana Abe