Dear Lizzie Nkosi

A piece of raw art, I wrote for the one woman who stood by me; steadfast and unwavering. I may not have earned such grace, but she gave it nonetheless. A true angel who walks this earth.

You were there when no one else was.

How could I forget you?

You were everything, when everyone was nothing.

How could I repay you?

You taught me love when everyone taught me isolation.

Why would I forget you?

You gave me hope when I felt destroyed and robbed of life.

How could I forget you?

You restored my peace when I was a wreck.

How could I repay you?

 

I always remember how you ‘show up’ when I’m convinced I’m alone. 

I always value your attention.

 

Auntie, you have always been everything to me, what no one else attempts to be. 

You shape my life into existence.

 

I write so many so many words to try and say I LOVE YOU...

humbly respect and value your presence & role in my life.

 

I pray someday I can be (of the value to you) that you are to me.