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The Day Before QUOTES

The Day Before QUOTES

1 " We have a lot of questions, and we
want to understand.
Music helps with that .

Music helps with everything. "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

2 " Sometimes you want to remember. And sometimes you need to forget. "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

3 " It brings me
back to the moment,
and I want to live
the moment with everything I’ve got. "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

4 " Heads: This girl
Tails: That girl "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

5 " I like
the memories
because they remind me
I haven't always been
this girl,
constantly
mad or scared
or confused. "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

6 " anticipation is the best alarm there is "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

7 " Many times when I read a book, I want to savor each word, each phrase, each page, loving the prose so much, I don’t want it to end. Other times the story pulls me in, and I can hardly read fast enough, the details flying by, some of them lost because all that matters is making sure the character is all right when it’s over. "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

8 " It’s better this way. A little lonelier but better. "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

9 " He cups my face
with both hands
leans in,
eyes lingering a
sweet second
before his lips
are there on mine,
teasing,
playing,
tasting,
kissing.

When he pulls away,
I'm breathless.

He nuzzles my ear.
"Now that's thrilling."

You got that right. "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

10 " I grab
a small container
of glitter.

Because this day,
this wonderful,
beautiful,
glorious day
just wouldn't be complete
without a little,
or a lot, of

glitter "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

11 " I grab
a small container
of glitter.

Because this day,
this wonderful,
beautiful,
glorious day
just wouldn't be complete
without a little,
or a lot, of

g i t r
l t e "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

12 " Oftentimes
when I read a book,
I want to savor
each word,
each phrase,
each page,
loving the prose
so much,
I don't want it
to end.

Other times
the story pulls me in,
and I can hardly
read fast enough,
the details flying by,
some of them lost
because all that matters
is making sure
the character
is all right
when it's over. "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

13 " There is something
comforting
about a lighthouse.
In the dark of the night,
hold on to the light,
and you’ll get
back home safely.

I need a personal lighthouse. "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

14 " Some mornings,
it's hard to get
out of bed.

Sleep lures you
like a stranger
with a piece of candy.

Follow me.
It will be okay.
I promise.

You know better,
but still you follow,
because you really do
love candy. "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

15 " People always say
chocolate makes
everything better.

I say friends make everything better. "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

16 " One time Mom told me the people
you can be quiet with
are the ones
you are the most comfortable with. "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

17 " I see you.

Because in you,
I see me. "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

18 " I wish
for the breeze to
blow away
our troubles.

I wish
for the sun to
dry out
our sorrows.

I wish
for the friendship
to fill up
our hearts. "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

19 " To plan it all would take away from the fun and the excitement of what's to come. Let the day reveal itself to me in its own time, in its own way. I am yours, Today. I am yours. "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before

20 " It's like
the silence
that follows

the beautiful song.

Or
the darkness
that follows

the glitter in the air.

He knew
what to do
to make it better.

As I walk toward
the door,
I take a deep breath.

I know
what to do
to make it better.

As he
embraced me,
I will
try to embrace
this day
that follows

the day before. "

― Lisa Schroeder , The Day Before