“In the midst of death’s relentless power,I yet among the living stand”
“You're not getting any younger or prettier standing there. And I'm cold.”
“To be relaxed is to stand amid the wilds birds and be taken for granted.”
“Puddles were weak. Puddles were transparent, with all their secrets and imperfections clearly visible to observers standing above them. Puddles could be stepped on and splashed through and ruined.”
“I can think of a lot of things to do," he said, "and none of them involve standing up. - Al”
“His attempt to manipulate his way into a car ride with me was adorable, in a way, like watching a newborn fawn try to stand up.”