ALYSSA Twice my age, but still too young Beautiful and friendly, alive. Not a number, but a face, a living breathing face. Used me as an example. Sick and her systems shut down Too sick to finish treatment Tragedy too big to put in words on paper Goodbye Alyssa Watch over me You are free now, no worries No need to cry, you are happy and at peace You looked up to me Now I look up to you You fought until the end Alyssa, I met you once And will remember you forever See you later. Andy Kilpatrick