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The loss of her

The thought of her tempered yesterday. I hardly knew her, but I remember her voice. Can I say that, clearly? I think so. Yes, I do. I felt for her. I placed myself beside her, whenever we spoke. I empathised. I felt, as Levinas would say, responsible. I hope she is in peace and no longer fearful. And that the life hereafter is kind to her. May it be to all of us. Amen.

By Ellen Bell

Artist and writer currently living in Aberystwyth.