Dining with the Enemy Quotes

“my existence is a constant debate
an easy target for their rage”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“may be i hold onto
the memories
of you and me
because it's what
remains of
what once was”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“you don’t have
to chase things
when you are naturally
in tune and aligned
with them”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“the thing
about having faith
is that even as it hurts
you hope
even as you cry
you pray”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“when you don’t know
what love feels like
you accept whatever
is offered to you.”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“wish i knew the art of keeping love for myself in heart, i'd cease to seek from those who never impart the love that they themselves lack to start.”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“with a frozen heart
and weary eyes
i mask the pain
with a forced grin
and lay in your arms
i wonder if you can tell
from the tar on my lips
or you're thinking
about someone else
even as we kiss”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“but i lied
i didn't deserve your heart
for me forever was a moment”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“i will always remember you
as the one
who loved me fearlessly
even though i wasn't worth it.”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“i'm sorry you didn't deserve
to be responsible for kissing away
the scars that were caused by those
who came before you...”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“oh how you spoke
with such ease
words flowing
like a gentle breeze
made promises so grand
a poet's tongue you had”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“i hope
in all the next chapters
of my life
i'm kinder to myself”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“in the face of trials
when hope seems lost
and shadows linger
casting a doubt
i hope resilience
becomes
your warrior song”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“the greatest lovers
often encounter
the harshest realities of love”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“your feelings are valid, even when others remain ignorant to the hurt they've caused you.”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“not every wrong will receive an apology and not even every emotion will be acknowledged.”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“we met at a time
when my hurt
was too heavy to carry”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“even those who emit the most alluring scent can still be toxic to your well-being.”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“be around people who want more for you, not from you.”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“i hope you find
someone who
will not only
fall for the hope
in your eyes
but also
the chaos
in your mind.”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“you will have to let go of what does not want to stay.”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“the sacrifices you've made, the lessons you've learned, they demonstrate the strength within, battles you've fought.”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“the real flex is in healing yourself such that you don't have to match low vibe energy to meet the mark to fit in.”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“lowering your standards to connect with others is unhealed trauma response.”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“and for how much i have grown, i would live it all again.”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“i hold myself accountable for giving those that hurt me access to my space again.”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“even at my worst
i hope i never feel
like i'm not enough”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“i'm learning to love
all the parts of me
that made me
a colorful mess
i once was”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“but your empty words
and hollow promises
were like castles
built on shifting sand”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy

“people eventually
reveal themselves
it's only
a matter
of time”
― Winnie Nantongo, Dining with the Enemy