When your six years old life is simple. The over-bearing walls of your parents shield you from the outside world. Which is why I saw this happen, and yet never knew it was happening. I never knew my sister almost died until years later. When you become a mother, you … Continue reading My Sister, Elizabeth – Sophie-Marie
4 years ago my aunts and my mom made a rule, no politics on Thanksgiving. However while the women are in the kitchen preparing dinner, and the men are watching football, rules are broken. This is around the time where my Aunt Tina comes in, she’s also my dads twin sister. She proceeds to announce … Continue reading Free Write: Thanksgiving 2020-Sophie-Marie
Your 7 now, you feel invincible, and so motivated, that nothing is impossible. Then your 5 feet above ground hanging on for dear life. Your hands are being blistered, and the only place you wanna look is up. And yet, you look down, and you’re a million feet above the ground. Your light … Continue reading I’ll Try Again Next Year- Sophie-Marie
Everyone had that one thing they always wanted when they were little, talking baby doll, remote control car, some epic Lego set… For me it wasn’t anything in particular, it would change with the commercials. I didn’t mind much that I didn’t get the latest Barbie house, or Monster High doll, that was until … Continue reading Free Write: Sophie-Marie – Jealousy
Sophie-Marie Intelligent, headstrong, generous, talented Daughter of Anthony and Daniele Fanzo, sister of Jackson and Elizabeth Lover of the arts, literature, and celebrations Who feel supported by her family, inspired by the world around her, and sad about all that has been lost. Who finds beauty in the world, happiness in life, and faith in … Continue reading Bio Poem: Sophie-Marie