her body is vacant
a thin layer of flesh keeps the bones warm
this contorted figure is not one I recognize
this is not her anymore
gone is the root of the cherry blossom
or the ledge before the precipice
she is elsewhere
but her eyes, those eyes still dark and breathing
through those dark, glassy windows
a beautiful soul prepares to make its escape
Godspeed, sweet Nina
Curl/charcoal
For my beautiful aunt, may she go swiftly into the night…
May cancer cures be found…
Charcoal figure drawn when Nina was healthy and much younger.
anntogether 
So sorry…
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Thank you, Doug.
Nina is my Godmother. At 81, she has had a wonderful and complete life. The difficult thing is the gene pool – many members on both sides defy their age, in both attitude and appearance. Nina easily passed for 60. She hasn’t suffered long, but she is suffering now. I pray she goes quickly.
Cancer is a monster – often times robbing the living of their last vestiges of dignity.
Thank you for your kindness.
Sorry for the woeful post. My posts of late have been a bit morose, as I’ve been going in many weekends – visiting with her.
Death is a demon and an angel. The suffering makes it confusing.
AnnMarie 🙂
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Nina pulled me to read this
Coz her name was also nina
I really appreaciate it pulled me
I lyked it very much
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Thank you. I do appreciate your kindness. Nina is a grand name.
AnnMarie 🙂
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wow – I am out of words – this is such touching and powerful!!
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Thank you. I wish I didn’t have to write this post. Writing does help and what helps more are the kindnesses bestowed by lovely, fellow bloggers like yourself. Sometimes this gigantic, technical blogosphere, can be small, human and comforting.
AnnMarie 🙂
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I’m very sorry, AM. Thinking of you and your family ….
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Hi my friend,
You are very sweet and kind.
My heart breaks for my uncle – it’s life, but it’s just very sad at any age.
I hope all is okay with you.
am 🙂
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“So huge, so helpless to conceive …”
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Ah, life – wonderful, sad, fabulous, grand, beautiful, difficult…until it isn’t
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My bad: “hopeless,” not “helpless” (although maybe one and the same?)
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🙂
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I’m so sorry, I pray for your godmother, I have never known one who has been through this awful time, but give my dearest love to those who are or have. Send her my condolences.
Olivia
https://wordingonawhim.wordpress.com/
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Very kind, Olivia.
Thank you for being so thoughtful.
AnnMarie 🙂
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powerful…
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Thank you.
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Thank you for sharing. Thanks also for stopping by my blog.
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Hi Connie,
Perused your blog further and it is most excellent. You are quite the prolific writer.
Have a wonderful Monday.
AnnMarie 🙂
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missing an aunt tonight…thanks for posting AnnMarie
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You’re welcome, Sasha.
Sorrow passes in its own time…but it does pass.
AnnMarie
Have a peaceful Wednesday
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Thanks again and have a peaceful weekend
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You do the same 🙂
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Cancer is an ugly creature that steals the delight from the air we breathe…hugs to you and your family as you navigate this twisting road. – Fawn
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Thank you. May they find a cure for the many, many suffering now.
Thank you, Fawn
am 🙂
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Heartbreakingly beautiful, like Nina.
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Nina was a beautiful woman and our family touchstone. She is sorely missed.
Thank you for your kind words.
annmarie
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Reblogged this on Content Writer Confessions and commented:
How beautiful, thank you.
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Nina was quite special and sorely missed.
Thank you for your kind words and reblog.
annmarie
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AnnMarie . . . what a lovely remembrance of your aunt. Thank you so much for sharing the love.
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She was a wonderful lady. Thank you, Ellen. I appreciate your kind words.
annmarie:)
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