REQUIEM — Rest in Peace

By SAIDE

John was so amazing I loved John so dearly

John was so compassionate

He had a wonderful smile

John was very supportive. John was my BFF.

John loved to sing, John was always there for me

That’s why I loved John

John helped me out with everything from work to fun

When John and I went on class field trips

John was always with me

When we went to Great America, me and john

Went on all the rides

When I sang on the mic John was in the front

While I was singing, when John was performing

I was in the front

John was like a brother to me at all times

John would help me with my homework

John and I got our certificates together always

Sometimes I saw John get sick I had to help John

When I heard the news about John I was so devastated

Heartbroken. John died before his birthday and

Valentine’s Day. I was so sad about John.

John told me that he had gotten ATRT since 2012

A very rare sickness

John would always take care of me if I was hurt

Or not feeling good sometimes

Me and John always talked on Facebook Messenger and

Facebook Chat. John loved to sing, dance and rap all the time

John would always entertain me non-stop

John had a wonderful personality

John always stayed strong

John was brave at all times …. Constantly.   Rest in peace, John.

COURAGE

By SAIDE

By SAIDE

Courage is lik a smoothie                                                                                                Courage is a great roller coaster ride                                                                                Courage is a part of taking chances                                                                                             And staying strong                                                                                                            Courage is laughter and full of comedy                                                                             Courage is fun and awesome with friends.

I’m afraid when I lost John to AT/RT                                                                                          I’m afraid when my mom is in the hospital                                                                                   I’m afraid when I lost all 14 of  my loved ones                                                                              I’m afraid of losing another car                                                                                                    I’m afraid when I lose my friends.

By MCKINLEY WILLIAMS

I was afraid first day in kindergarten                                                                             I was afraid going to my first dance

I was afraid to have a job for the first time                                                                                   I was afraid of having sex for the first time

But these things I was afraid of, I did and                                                                                Had nothing to worry about after                                                                                      Except for maybe                                                                                                                      Having a kid.

By SANDRA XU

Courage is an ever standing tree

I stand alone but still so strong

I dance away through the falling leaves

Courage is an ever standing tree

She fought to survive

She fought to stay

Courage is an ever standing tree

His heart was broken by the girl he loves

His soul is yearning to be free

Courage is an ever standing tree

There’s things we cannot have

We have the things we need

Courage is an ever standing tree

I’m afraid when the sun goes down and

The sky turns dark

What my country needs is peace

This nation consists of many who suffered

For the pride and victory of their country

If I were President I would be the miracle

in people’s eyes, which show sorrow and pain

I was brave when I stood alone with no one

Standing beside me