I watched...

They took her off all of her meds...no food...strictly IV. When I walked into the room I stopped turned around and took a minute in the hallway. Broke my spirit for a moment...FiFi hugged me. Strong black sistas, that is us.
I sat in the corner with my Auntie...watching and waiting for her body to release her. Wanting her to rest. She gasped and worked hard for each breath. My sis just stroked her cheek and spoke in calming words. They had always been close and I never envied that...she was my mother's favorite as well. I was too much like my Dad...oh to the well.
I didn't move from that spot until it was time to leave...I stood at her bedside and touched her skin, even after 84yrs of living it is still flawless, chocolate brown like my own. I kissed her forehead, she looked up at me...

"Granny I'm at a loss for words which isn't like me, but I want you to know what you have passed onto me, your strength, your pride. I am a T***** woman and you have given us all a gift. Strength in spirit and love. I will take that with me and give that to my own daughter. I love you Granny. We will be alright please don't worry, we will take care of each other. It's okay for you to go now... rest"

I stroked her small fro as the tears felt hot on my face. Even with my tears on her brown skin she was still flawless