I remember pain

I remember the nurses forcing me to face the light
Always waiting each day, fading into midnight

I remember the white plague stealing away my breath
As I felt myself trying to escape from certain death

I remember the sky seemed to darken with each passing day
I longed to be able to walk again, far far away

I remember the holidays as they told me to be strong
I wanted to see the first snow, to taste it on my tongue

I remember wanting to wake from this living nightmare
Trying not to be caught up with each passing fear

I remember the letter I wrote before my last day
I hope that my love received the words I'd longed to say