Swing Kwame Alexander Quotes

There should be a statute of limitations on unrequited love.

If your brother pisses you off, tell him about. If he listens to you, he is your brother for life. Real profound. It is. Matthew said it. Who’s Matthew? The Bible Matthew, yo? I doubt the Bible says “pissed off,” Walt. I was paraphrasing. Just trying to elucidate the power of communication between brothers.

I sit behind the steering wheel and close my eyes for a moment that feels as raw as an open wound

The sign above my seat reads In Emergency Break Glass. This is an emergency. I feel broken. Why haven’t I told her? WHY HAVEN’T I TOLD HER?! Why haven’t you told her? the old man asks, in my head. And don’t even think about breaking that window. It’s Illegal. A federal offense. So is loving someone for this long and not doing something about it.

the flag means a lot of different things to a lot of different folks. But the one thing it should mean for everyone is freedom. Mind, body, and soul. Red, white, and blue. America the beautiful. The greatest love story yet to be. Remember this, love gotta always win, gotta be sincere. Hate that which is evil, and hold fast to everything that is good and righteous, ya hear me?

TEN REASONS WHY FATHERS CRY AT NIGHT 1. Because teenagers don’t like park swings or long walks anymore unless you’re in the mall. 2. Because holding her hand is forbidden and kisses are lethal. 3. Because school was “fine,” her day was “fine,” and yes, she’s “fine.” (So why is she weeping?) 4. Because you want to help, but you can’t read minds.