Remembering Mahonyha

Dear Megan,
It's Sarah, Phaedra's friend. I just learned that Mahonyha died on Saturday and I felt compelled to write to you again to tell you how sorry I am. Though there is beauty in every part of life, even (maybe especially) the part of it where we let go of it, there is no doubt that for those left behind there is a terrible loss. Saying goodbye to your sister-- to your 2nd sister-- must be so painful and I'm so sorry. Though I don't know you, Megan, I do know that, like your sisters, you are incredibly brave, inspiring, and good. I wish you and your children and family every happiness. And in the meantime, "surf it".

With love,
Sarah

~MAHONYHA~
The dawn of the day was overcome with deep sadness and sorrow.
Your soul escapes the beauty of your body with softness and grace.
As the day awakens your gentle touch still whispers around with courage and trust.
Breezes of your sweet scent surrounds us with comfort and peace as we memorize your exquisiteness; still and silent.
With each rising morning and in the shadows of each evening, your precious soul is present and the essence of your strength fills all space.
With much love
Your sister, Molly
xoxoxo

There is a place where the sidewalk ends And before the street begins, And there the grass grows soft and white, And there the sun burns crimson bright, And there the moon‐bird rests from his flight To cool in the peppermint wind. Let us leave this place where the smoke blows black And the dark street winds and bends. Past the pits where the asphalt flowers grow We shall walk with a walk that is measured and slow, And watch where the chalk‐white arrows go To the place where the sidewalk ends. Yes we'll walk with a walk that is measured and slow, And we'll go where the chalk‐white arrows go, For the children, they mark, and the children, they know The place where the sidewalk ends.

Shel Silverstein