The world is still struggling to come to terms with the loss of Chadwick Boseman, who died at the age of 43 on Friday (August 28) following a four year battle with colon cancer.
Since the news of his tragic passing has broke, fans and friends alike have shared tributes to the 21 Bridges star on social media. Co-star Josh Gad, Black Panther director Ryan Coogler, and even the Obamas all have shared beautiful memories of their time with the inspirational Boseman.
Now, Marvel star Letitia Wright has shared an emotional spoken-word poem with her 2 million Instagram followers honoring the memory of her "brother".
Speaking over a series of short clips, Wright reminisces about first meeting Boseman, their time spent together, the realization of his illness, and the pain of his passing.
The beautifully-worded poem can be heard in the post below:The full transcript can also be read here:
"It is written, there is nothing new under the sun.
"But the sun stood still that morning, refusing to shine.
"Dark clouds surrounding, confusion setting in.
"Tears flowing, rivers so deep
"I didn't know this is what I was waking up to, my brother, an angel on earth, departed.
"A soul so beautiful, when you walked into a room, there was calm.
"You always moved with grace and ease.
"Every time I saw you, the world would be a better place.
"Words can't describe how I feel, how we all feel, that losing you was forced upon us, to accept this as a new reality.
"I wish I got to say goodbye.
"I messaged you a couple times, but I thought you were just busy.
"I didn't know you were dealing with so much.
"But against all the odds, you remained focused on fulfilling your purpose with the time handed to you.
"And I'll never forget the day that I met you,
"Before I got on the plane to L.A. for my first meeting with you, God told me that you were my brother and that I am to love you as such. And I always did. And I always will.
"But now, my heart is broken.
"Searching for old messages of exchange, cards filled with your handwriting and memories of you holding my hand as if it was for eternity.
"I thought we had more time, and many more years to come, for more laughter and more moments of me picking on you on set, leaning my head on your shoulders in the throne room as Ryan gave us notes.
"I thought this would be forever.
"This hurts.
"I'm trusting God to heal all wounds.
"It is also written that all things are made new; there is light in the darkness.
"Streams of living water flow, giving new life.
"And all that's left now is for us to allow all the seeds that you have planted on the Earth to grow, to blossom, to become even more beautiful.
"You're forever in my heart."
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Wright plays Shuri - a Wakandan princess and sister to Boseman's King T'Challa.
Our thoughts are with Boseman's family, friends, and fans at this time...
