I wish

I wish I didn’t spend the day waiting for darkness to fall, 

I wish I didn’t spend the summer waiting for the cool. 

I wish I could have the curtains open and see the sky,
I wish I could watch the birds fly. 

I wish I could let the light in, 
I wish I didn’t need it dim. 

I wish I could see the flowers grow,
I wish I could see the trees that blow.

I wish the sound of singing or the birds brought me joy instead of pain,
I wish ME was not a ball and chain.

I wish laughing too hard still just brought a sore face,
I wish even my emotions, didn’t have to be paced. 

I wish I could watch as the seasons change, 
I wish my life had not been rearranged. 

I wish I could see a friend,
I wish others could comprehend.   

I wish for experiences of my age, 
I wish I was living my teenage stage. 

I wish my life was something other than a fight, 
I wish this illness did not have such spite. 

I wish for new memories on the days I’m full of grief, 
I wish I did not fall victim to this thief. 

Severe ME.

But I’m thankful I can join this community and alliance,
And with that, we have defiance.  

So, 
I wish for a future my future,

I wish for relief for us all.