Mother, believe.

I, Gilbert

I, Gilbert, am alive indeed.

I, Gilbert, have not left you.

I, Gilbert, am not dead, in any sense of the word.

I, Gilbert, am very happy, except for your grief.

I, Gilbert, hope to bring you comfort.

I, Gilbert, love you just the same.

Mother, believe.

Gilbert

Christ crucified
Diego Velázquez (1599–1660)