4 Quotes by Luisa A. Igloria

Inevitably, though, there will always be a significant part of the past which can neither be burnt nor banished to the soothing limbo of forgetfulness— myself. I was and still am that same ship which carried me to the new shore, the same vessel containing all the memories and dreams of the child in the brick house with the toy tea set. I am the shore I left behind as well as the home I return to every evening. The voyage cannot proceed without me.

Or it may be that the honey in the cellshas foamed to froth, has risen abovewalls that could no longer containthat sweet— So the hand that triedto stay the overflow withdrew, gold-sheathed. May such abundance visityour heart today: not rue, not pity.

When I walk the streets I want to call to the spirits that are mine and know they will love me not only for my scars.

Inevitably, though, there will always be a significant part of the past which can neither be burnt nor banished to the soothing limbo of forgetfulness – myself. I was and still am that same ship which carried me to the new shore, the same vessel containing all the memories and dreams of the child in the brick house with the toy tea set. I am the shore I left behind as well as the home I return to every evening. The voyage cannot proceed without me.