"Time heals… Sure does it. " by Allyson B

                  How Aliyah loved California the burning sun, the winds, the beach, the sand between her toes. But ultimately her favorite spot was under that one tree with the grass that never ceased to make you itchy, but her heart was warm with the mere thoughts of that one particular person.  But her thoughts drifted for being so young what worries did she have? Between homework packets and recess she saw that one particular person, her name Patricia. Best friends since the day she moved from Arizona, hence why on earth she loved the sun! It started off as a small friendship but it grew to something more. Day by day they were drawn closer, Patricia taught her to have fun while Aliyah kept her on track. They were separated when she moved to middle school, but that didn’t stop them from talking. “A hop and a skip away!” that’s all they told each other, and on those hot summer days those Bolis icecream kept them cool. The memories of a childhood once lost, those that are good and bad and every heartbreak engraved in mind and soul. Being older clearly she taught her much about life and in those last couple hours they spent together before the end of summer vacation she turned to tell her one thing. “Patricia, no matter where we are, we are always together”. She had that sparkle in her eye which assured you, you will never drift apart. That was for sure, one year, two years, three years past, still the same like the very first day they meet each other.  Sickness and health they were always together, that’s until Aliyah became sick. The only sun that shined bright was the one of the exam room, they one she stared at as the doctor proceeded to give the news. Few hours? A couple days? A couple months? Who knew, how much time she had left. Back to the tree, Aliyah only laid there going on and on as Patricia sat there, how can you stay so positive? But as the day came to a close you can only think of setting sun watching it from the tree. It was then time to say goodbye and wait to see each other the next day. Since it was a new year of school, different grade and different teachers, they hugged. Aliyah sharp as always says “Alright kid, go home”.  Followed by “You’re the best Patricia, don’t ever change”,  the exact words written in every yearbook around the world.  But this was deeper than that, coming from a person that radiated love like the sun. Friends gathered, and for Patricia all she can do is think of the day and that tree, how she loved to run to the tree and stay there talking for hours. School sucked, especially without Aliyah. But something was different, the sun shined brighter than ever. As she looked up she remembered there is the sun, she walks to it, now she will forever live with it.

I love you Aliyah you will forever be with me in heart, mind, and soul. - APB