When I die, See the totality of me.. The story of my life Really isn’t just the “good ” things I have done . But rather the struggle and tears and crap , I was presented with at birth and swimmed through for a long time , and was lucky enough to be find recovery […]
Posts Tagged ‘death’
To the officers who turned their backs
Dear New York Police officers , who turned their backs on their mayor, , here is what might be a very difficult thought, so bear with me. It is not shared with hatred. I do not hate you, It is share with love. The life of a police office is not more valuable than the […]
One less
I haven’t said much, anything about the death of Monique, I haven’t been able to so Heavy has been my heart. It hurt so much that at first my mind wouldn’t let me recall her pretty face… and her babies’ smile. But I do recall and I do sorrow at this completely senseless loss of […]
Compassion, please..
You know it’s a bit tiring . I wish the attempt to shame people who care and have a reaction when an actor or artist they love dies would stop. No we don’t know them / but for some people an actor , song , movie or book – could have been the thing that […]
Mothers, what do we do?
OK. so mothers of color, black mothers, what do we do – keep our children home under lock and key?… because it seems clear that they live in a country, where leaving their room puts them in mortal danger. Don’t walk to the store to get a snack. Don;t wear a hoodie. Don’t carry an […]
Today is November 4th
Today is November 4th. It is the birthday of my little brother, Bayard Hypolyte Lake, would have been 46 years old today. He was 15 years old when he died, and the fact and the circumstance of his death simultaneously haunt and uplift my life. My brother couldn’t bear pain – this was his massive […]
Epitaph by Merrit Malloy
When I die, give what’s left of me away To children and old people who wait to die. If you need to cry, Cry for your brother and sister Walking the street beside you. And when you need me, Put your arms around anyone and Give them what you need to give to me. I […]