A lit ivory candle with an 8 pointed start for a flame, and roots for a base sit on a dark blue background surrounded by little stars. There's a curved sprig of leaves on either side of the candle,.

Dreamspace Studio

, ,

I Didn’t Neglect Her in Life, and I Won’t in Death

Published by

Nicole Myers's avatar

Nicole Myers

on

I Didn’t Neglect Her in Life, and I Won’t in Death

I didn’t neglect her in life.

I stayed. 
I watched. 
I held her when she could no longer leap. 
I wiped her clean when her body forgot how. 
I crushed pills into gravy and whispered love into every bowl. 
I chose her over freedom. Over travel. Over rest. 
And I would again.

I won’t neglect her in death.

She came home in a velvet bag. 
She rests in a box carved with flowers, and her name is written in wood. 
Her spirit lives on my altar. 
Her story lives in my voice. 
Her name lives in the mouth of everyone who ever loved her, including strangers who now grieve with me.

I lit the candles. 
I wrote the words. 
I remembered.

She is gone, but I am not. 
So I will carry her love forward. 
I will keep her in the rhythm of memory. 
I will protect what she meant to me.

This is not the end of devotion. 
This is the shape devotion takes when the body is no longer present.

I didn’t neglect her in life. 
And I won’t in death.

Want more like this?

Discover more from Dreamspace Studio

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Enjoy the Dreamspace? Want to talk about it?
There’s plenty more to explore—check out our Discord.

Want to support indie magic? Become a Lantern Carrier for $5/month on Ko-fi to unlock early book chapters, printables, and exclusive peeks behind the scenes.
Support Dreamspace on Ko-fi

Interested in being a guest blogger?
Share your story with Dreamspace

Did you know? The Dreamspace Shop is open—and full of $1 printables, microguides, and evergreen articles to spark your creative journey! Pay what you want, download instantly, and support the Dreamspace. Visit the Shop here.

🌟 New items are added all the time! If you love what we do, this is the perfect way to treat yourself and help us keep the lights on.

Want more like this?

2 responses to “I Didn’t Neglect Her in Life, and I Won’t in Death”

  1. Trust Your Gut: Avoiding Scammy Freelance Opportunities • Dreamspace Studio

    […] offers a lot of freedom—but that freedom comes with the responsibility of being your own gatekeeper. You don’t have a boss to warn you […]

    Reply
  2. What’s Good About Having a Pet? – Dreamspace Studio

    […] joy in small things, how to rest, how to play, and when the time comes, how to let go with grace. Losing a pet hurts, but their memory gives us permission to keep loving, to carry on, and to open our hearts again, […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Hello,

Hello, I’m Nicole Myers

A woman wearing a white blouse with blue embroidery, with her hair in two braids, smiling in a softly lit indoor setting. There are bookshelves and a lamp in the background.

It’s nice to meet you. This site is my corner of the internet: part portfolio, part creative hub, part open notebook. Here, you’ll find my published work, current projects, micro-guides, printables, and even articles-to-go. There is also an ever-growing archive of sparks — those small but powerful pieces that light the way.

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter

Let’s build something beautiful.

✨ Want Your Own Custom Article?
Love something you’ve read here?
If you’d like a personalized version of any of my blog posts — or a fresh piece written just for your audience — reach out anytime.

📩 Email me: TheSparkkeeper@dreamspacestudio.net
or
🌿 Visit The Apothecary for articles-to-go

Proud member of Freelancers Union

Recent posts

Dreamspace Dispatch (Season 2 Episode 3): Reluctant Entrepreneurship – Building When You Have To

Blogging offers disabled entrepreneurs a sustainable path to income independence that honors energy limits, chronic conditions, and neurodivergent work patterns—without requiring the hustle culture demands…

Keep reading

Discover more from Dreamspace Studio

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading