In Memoriam: Damaris Jackson Jan. 15, 1954—Sept. 19, 2010

in england after my first child was born I wrote my parents about the baby blues how I felt totally skinless as though every nerve was outside exposed paining stinging maybe it was explained hormonally even then but my theory amid pain was one I’d never heard before the realization that along with incredible joy I’d also brought death into the world this blessed beautiful babe would someday die  It is all the points of joy in between that we count. She loved singing, art, dance, her viola, gardening, all her family, all her many friends. She did not want to leave us. Resquiescat in pace, loved, beloved Demi.

© 2010 Jacqueline Jackson