“A bridge is no stronger than its weakest span.”

“A man is no stronger than his weakest artery. They offer a point of least resistance, and upon the degree of resistance does their own life and safety depend.”

“We will not stick our heads in ovens. We will not throw ourselves from bridges, nor weight our pockets, nor disturb our veins.”

“Beneath the wishbone of her legs, the fox shudders. The moon falls right out of thesky. Fur springs up to cover wounds, its tail traces an “S” on the asphalt.”

“I sang colors to counteract the onset of gray winter. Cadmium yellow, brown madder, cerulean blue, I whispered, invoking pause.”

“He had things he wanted to tell me too; I knew by the way his breath hung in the air before us.”

“You kiss my cheek and leave a honey imprint that itchesas it dries.”