Quotes by Pamela Erens, The Understory

“In the spring and summer I watched my plants flower, but it was, perhaps, in winter that I loved them best, when their skeletons were exposed. Then I felt they had more to say to me, were not simpl...”

“Night is the worst time. After the long regimentation of the day, the enforced silences, the men want to talk. At first it doesnt matter what about: TV, movies, travel, jobs. I lie on my side on my...”