i promised myself
that if i were going to be a writer
i would not hold back
i would tell you everything i had to say
without fear of you knowing too much about me
or fear of becoming too vulnerable by exposing myself
or especially fear of you not liking what i had to say
saying that
i need to tell you
that la cubana's sister died about an hour ago
i deeply appreciate your kindness and your prayers
and all your well wishes
but La C and her family are fiercely
private
and i do not wish to dis-respect them in any way
so i will say no more on this subject
i will only say
that my heart is aching for my dear superhero
and her family
and i hope
and i pray that her sister
is happy and tranquil
and at peace
wherever she is now
and i hope somehow
and i pray
that
this aching family
can find some serenity
and some calm
in all this pain
amen
