Searching for Sylvie Lee

by Jean Kwok

“The heart of another is a dark forest, always, no matter how close it has been to one’s own.”

religion only goes so far when confronted by the harsh grind of daily life.

“Yes and no. But I learned that if you do not speak, no one will ever hear you.”

“When you love someone, there is no shame. When I see you, I only know that you are my grandma and you are beautiful. You did this for me when I was young. Now it is my turn. You always said, the old become children once again.”