Dear Aisha,

It's me, Thana

It's been a while

A decade and three-quarters I believe

And I still can't shake off the memories

The endless tears

Your late-night prayers

Begging God for mercy on me

To spare this one soul

just because

I meant the entire world to you

I remember you singing

"Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow

There will be sun"

That was my favorite song

But I know you already know

I never saw the sun though

But that's alright

I hope you got to see it at least.

I watch you every night

you know,

Just to make sure you're okay without me

You seem alright

but I feel your heart

It breaks

It yearns

For those days

Our days

I wish I could tell you "it's okay"

Because I'm here with you

at the graveyard

when you stop by

every night

drop a rose on me

and kiss me goodbye