The Essence of Chelsea Rose Murphy es•sence ˈesəns/ noun: essence 1 the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, that determines its character. PHILOSOPHY a property or group of properties of something without which it would not exist or be what it is. plural noun: essences 2 an extract or concentrate obtained […]
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Betsy Whitmarsh’s post to Chelsea Rose Murphy the day of her service
Insanity at it’s finest. Fire starter, Riot maker, Moon stricken, Animal need, Bad seed, Untamable beast. Tech N9ne “The Beast” Josh shared these lyrics at your service today. He said you used to recite them before each soccer game to get pumped up. You were a beast, babe. A beautiful, wild child who made no […]
My Favorite Memories of Chelsea Rose Murphy by Betsy Whitmarsh
My Favorite Memories – by Betsy Whitmarsh, a memorial of Chelsea Rose Murphy I found god in myself and I loved her, I loved her fiercely. – Ntozaje Shange This poem has always made me think of you, Chelsea. I’ve never known anyone as outwardly self-assured as you. I’ve always marveled at your confidence. You […]
By Betsy Whitmarsh – Thinking of Chelsea Murphy
Thinking of Chelsea Murphy by Betsy Whitmarsh… Stop all the clocks By W. H. Auden Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone, Silence the pianos and with muffled drum Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come. Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead Scribbling on the […]