If We Can't Repair Things

“If we can’t repair things with the Romans—

well, the two sets of demigods have never gotten along.

That’s why the gods kept us separate.

I don’t know if we could ever belong there.”

Percy didn’t want to argue, but he couldn’t let go of the hope.

It felt important—

not just for him, but for all the other demigods.

It had to be possible to belong in two different worlds at once.

After all, that’s what being a demigod was all about—

not quite belonging in the mortal world or on Mount Olympus,

but trying to make peace with both sides of their nature.”

~ Rick Riordan, The Mark of Athena

A Person Shows Signs

A person shows signs of clutching on too fast, 

of being needy, of not hearing the word "no," 

of jealousy, of guarding you and your freedom. 

But the signs can be so small they skitter right past you. 

Sometimes they dance past, looking satiny, 

something you should applaud. 

Someone's jealousy can make you feel good. 

Special. But it's not even about you. 

It's about a hand that is already gripping. 

It's about their need, circling around your throat”

~ Deb Caletti, Stay