The room was stark and white
Coffee aroma pervaded the air
I knew he had bad news to tell
As I sunk into the chair

Words tumbled from his mouth
Time seemed to slow right down
Even the air ceased to move
Oh God ! I’m going to drown

He didn’t smile when he shook my hand
As we stood by the door
I couldn’t look him in the eye
Just kept staring at the floor

Like a zombie I left the hospital
I really didn’t want to cry
I wanted to scream and shout aloud
“Can anyone tell me why?”

The tears are less as time has passed
And every day more strength I find
Too live my life the best I can
Now I know I’m going blind