White

White is all I've ever known
The walls
The floor
The sheets

I know theres other colors
But I rarely see them
Green is my favorite
Reminds me of what outside would be like

I walk down the hall
To more white...
And more white

Few visitors...
Too sick to have them
No friends really...never got a chance to meet any
Except for the ones in the white with me

My days are few now
I'm a little nervous
But excited too
I'm sick of living this way

Today is my 16th birthday
A few family members are allowed in
I try to be happy for them
Put a smile on my face

I've spent 12 years
Of my life
In this white
It's all I really know

I made it to
Sweet 16
I wish it was sweeter....

The hospital empties
Visiting hours are over
I drift off to sleep

I see the white as usual
But this time...
Its brighter, has a glow

And then...
I find myself
In a world of color

Heaven is so
Bright and colorful
Finally I see the colors
No more white