Alicia,
the years
have been cruel.
the gods
have been cruel.
i know you rest
but memory
does not.
i see you still
white knuckles
clenched
white cells
singed
on the
white floor
overturned
smooth hair
like you’d
just been born.
Alicia,
the irony is cruel.
-sheila c.
*I wrote this poem for my cousin, Alicia.. who died at 25 from cervical cancer. She was a beautiful woman, until the second her heart stopped beating and her soul transcended this Earth.. Please remember to get screened regularly for cervical & breast cancer. Be kind to yourself and be kind to those you love. We are not permanent.*
sheila sea 
Beautiful poem! I’m so very sorry for your loss. xoxo Thank you for your health reminders, too.
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Thank you, Emily. You’re welcome. I hope everyone takes care of themselves. 💙
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Such a powerful sculpture of emotions. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you Joseph, what a beautiful turn of phrase you’ve given me.
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I’m sorry for your loss.
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Thank you Gwenice 💙
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This is beautiful; in a triggering and somewhat saddening way. I am sorry if this not the right place and time to say this, but your capacity of talking to other’s hearts with few words is immense. Thank you for sharing your work with us. May Alicia rest in peace.
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Thank you so much, Jehona. Alicia passed away many years ago but only last night I was able to muster the words for her.. I appreciate your kindness and condolences. 💙
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I’m sorry to hear about your cousin, my friend has just been diagnosed and she is only 24. So young to be so sick. Your words capture this tragedy.
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How heartwarming and touching!! Love it!!
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Thank you, Miguel!
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I could not resist commenting. Perfectly written!
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