Open space between--an RPS tribute to Heath

[shieldmaid1]

He fell into bed, his skin hot and itchy, his hair standing up in ragged spikes. Lying back against the musty sheets-should’ve changed them before today, fucking would’ve if he’d realized how much time he’d be spending in here today-he scrubbed both hands over his face and sighed. His eyes were dry at last, but his face felt swollen and stretched

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heath tribute

[bijou16]

hi shieldmaid1,
that just broke my heart. it was so beautiful.
and this just did me in:
But nothing could be done.
He couldn’t fix it . . . so he would just have to try to stand it.
i honestly don't think i can.
thank you,
teresa

Re: heath tribute

[shieldmaid1]

I know what you mean--there seems to be no way even to believe that this has happened. But I hope by sharing our feelings with one another we can get through it somehow. Thanks for reading.

[kmdlrd]

I didn't think I could read something like this again, but I plowed thru it with tears and I think it helped. So I am going to try and stand it, too. Though I wish I could fix it. Thanks for posting. - B

[shieldmaid1]

Thank you for reading it. I feel so helpless--this was all I could think of to do.

[lara_pinta]

"pink knitted cap. A skateboard. Striped socks. Red plastic sunglasses." These images of Heath will be forever in our minds and when we are feeling a little better it is these things, so uniquely Heath that may bring a little smile to our faces when we remember him.

Thank you for sharing
Lorna

[shieldmaid1]

Thank you for reading it. I just tried to capture a little bit of the beauty and life that Heath brought to so many people.

[annabirmingham]

This was lovely - thanks so much for posting. It's the first RPS i've read PH (post-Heath), but it was perfect.

The BBM quote that keeps coming to me? "What the hell happened Ennis?" Guess we'll find out eventually...

Anna x

[shieldmaid1]

That's a good point--I hadn't thought of that quote, but you're right, it's exactly what we're all wondering. :( Thanks for reading this.

[sweetje]

This was heartbreaking and beautiful. I can only imagine how Jake is grieving right now. But I think he probably feels Heath's spirit watching over him. My heart goes out to all who are so deeply affected by their loved one's untimely passing.
Debra

[shieldmaid1]

Thank you for reading it. Writing gave me a little peace in this terrible time; I couldn't stop wondering how Heath's family and friends, especially Jake, were dealing with this painful loss.