Charles Bukowski is Right

it’s strange when famous people die
whether they have fought the good fight or
the bad one.
it’s strange when famous people die
whether we like them or not
they are like old buildings old streets
things and places that we are used to
which we accept simply because they’re
there.
it’s strange when famous people die
it’s like the death of a father or
a pet cat or dog.
and it’s strange when famous people are killed
or when they kill themselves.
the trouble with the famous is that they must
be replaced and they can never quite be
replaced, and that gives us this unique
sadness.
it’s strange when famous people die
the sidewalks look different and our
children look different and our bedmates
and our curtains and our automobiles.
it’s strange when famous people die:
we become troubled.

"To me, she's royalty."

There are plenty of better photos out there...including those people standing right in front of her but this one's mine.

One of the best compliments I could ever pay her came from my friend, Mi. When we went to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, she leaned over and said, "I like her better in real life. She's funnier and looks better, too."

That's Carrie Fisher. She was a person so awesome that even Princess Leia couldn't live up to the actual person. The saddest part is that no one will ever get to really know that ever again.

Brief Candles

I have been wanting to write Shara Bey and Kes Dameron for almost a year. I wanted more. I wanted context about why Poe would feel like he was 9 years old again in Leia's presence. It would be fluffy but it would also be INCREDIBLY angsty. Last night, it demanded to be written. Today, I tweaked it.

No, I didn't add the expected ending. One day, I will but for now...too soon.

Also, I AM still writing on the Avengers story but it's a two part season finale and I want to write both parts first.

Title: Brief Candles
Author: Ericadawn16
Prompt: MORE SHARA BEY, KES DAMERON AND LITTLE POE!!!
Character/Pairing(s): Shara/Kes, Han/Leia, Padme/Anakin
Rating: PG
Warnings: ANGST I am not joking around! You might need tissues.
Spoilers: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: A New Hope, Star Wars: Shattered Empire, Star Wars: Before the Awakening, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Summary: Shara Bey, Kes Dameron and their son, Poe, are tied to the Rebellion even if they attempt to retire.
Author Notes: AO3 has it in chapter form instead:
http://archiveofourown.org/works/9087376/chapters/20660956

( Brief Candles )