In Requiem - Niki by NetWorthy
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IN REQUIEM - NIKI
Sadness, grief, then misty eyes well
and words can seem so cheap:
For though I hardly knew you well
true feelings never ran so deep.
Visage unseen, and wisdom mild
gone at tender last;
Pain long thrust upon a little child
now free from that tragic past.
Magnificent, charming, a girl so bright,
never destined to be a woman,
How came you to touch us with your light
and quietly remind us that we are human?
Wondrous spirit, essence, grace,
trap'd in broken body mortal -
Now fly into your treasured place
up into heaven's glim'rd portal.
When challenged at that epic gate
"What reason this place you brings?"
Answer bravely, with assurance great:
"I have come to claim my wings."
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Some of you may have known the wonderful Rendo artist "nikita_s_cold", a brilliant young teenage girl world-wise far beyond her years. You might not have known that she has been fighting for her life for some time, the result of a near-fatal childhood injury, compounded by a recent severe respiratory illness. She has been touch-and-go since November.
It is with great sadness that I must report that she has fought her final fight and has gone to heaven.
Sadly, anticipating her own death, she took her gallery down some time ago so I'm afraid you won't be able to see any of her charming and heartwarming art. I never had the priviledge of meeting her in person, but she and I corresponded a little bit and I am so honored that she would share even a tiny bit of her inner self with me.
In the short time I knew her, she taught me so much. She knew she was dying, yet had so much care and thought for others. She was a tremendous example of courage and grace during a tragic lifetime of pain that most of us can hardly imagine.
Goodbye Nikita. You will never know how you touched my life, and I will miss you greatly. And I am proud to have called you friend.
Larry
UPDATE:
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Image and poem © 2009 Larry Hodge
Nikita's foster mom posted a very informative (and haunting) obituary and account of her passing. You can find it HERE. If you knew Niki at all, I greatly encourage you to read it.
Comments (40)
PixelPusher2004
sweet tribute..I didn't have the pleasure of her aquaintance,....
neelzonline
A lovely image and tribute
sylki
What terrible news!! I never knew the young lady but I had seen her lovely artwork and read her story. I am totally devastated by the news of her passing!!! My condolences go to her family and friends. A wonderful poem and dedication my friend.
ladyinblack
Beautiful image and words... wonderful tribute!
dbrv6
Very sad and a touching and worthy tribute.
3x3
lovely tribute!
jandunne
A beautiful tribute and I'm sorry that I was not privileged to know her!
LivingPixels
Beautiful tribute truly sad very creative image for the occassion well done!!!
flaviok
Um tributo impar, em palavras, gestos e obra. O som do poema junto com a imagem transformam-na em uma princeca estrela que sempre brilhara no céu. A tribute odd, in words, gestures and workmanship. The sound of the poem together with the image transforms it into one princeca star that always shines in the sky.
restif
Truely sad news and beautiful tribute.
raven916
This is such a wonderful tribute you have written, your words brought tears to my eyes, and remind me how precious our time is and how important it is to spend time doing what we enjoy and taking the time to enjoy others creations. Again what a wonderful tribute and a gentle reminder to each of us on how important friendship and sharing are.
irakika
Very nice magical scene & fantasy work!
Seaview123
This is so very sad. I remember seeing some of her images, but didn't know her or her situation. My heart goes out to her family and friends, and your dedication is very touching. We'll keep her in our prayers.
Rosie-D
Lovely tribute and a sweet image - wish I could have seen her work - the words of raven916 (above) express the way I am feeling so eloquently
brewgirlca
Even though I never had the privalege of seeing her work she had to be a very special young lady. Maybe we can get the rendo staff to put up her gallery again if possible. Your poem was so moving that it brought me to tears. You are equally skilled in song as you are in verse... and I am sure Nikita knew just what a special friend she had in you. Blessed Be. Roxy
lyron
Wonderful tribute and work!!!
PhilW
A very touching and moving tribute - sometimes life is so unfair. I'm sure she knew what a wonderful friend she had in you.
adrie
Wonderful tribute and your work is fantastic....excellent done my friend.
huismus
I am sorry to hear that. Beautiful tribute!
johnny_damnit
Beautiful poem and dedication. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. May God bless her family and help them through this sad time. Johnny
LBJ2
Beautiful work and wording, Larry. This is a sad and heartbreaking post to read.:( Very touching and emotional. Poor child and family.+5
crys-laura
Adorable image and tribute!
Richardphotos
pure magic and charisma
densa
what a beautiful tribute to your dear friend it brought tears to my heart i truely believe it isn't the length of ones life but the quality in which we live it and it sounds like she lived way beyond her years wonderful scene my friend
P3Design
Wish I had known her too... Lovely words and great image, well done :)
amirapsp
Gorgeous!
bpclarke
A very sweet tribute and lovely image. Great friends live long in our hearts. Bunny
2Loose2Trek
What a touching tribute and wonderful render. Godspeed Nikita.
efron_241
she came online as a 19 year old.. with her story about the Crows this was GREAT.. 2007 she went to Art School that same year as a 22 year old.. this was still great.. She started to write with a twin sister years younger suddenly in 2008.. texts became relegious to the bone... and the girl(s) fell to the age of 13.. now she dies at 15.. every story ends.. some do in a strange way.
ilona
Really touching poem for such a sweet angel.. I am sure she touched your life like she did with so many others.. even with the ones who didn´t know her so well.. She will be missed and remembered forever