I wrote this for my brother. He has Lebers Optic Hereditary Neuropathy
Darkness encroaches, fading light.
The pain unseen in the darkening night.
Desparity grips you, and holds on tight.
The feeling of loneliness, a constant fight.
The world around. The loss of light.
Everyday. Now all the same.
Swirling of emotions mixed with anger and pain.
Take for granted our eyesight we do. Until it's taken. Taken from you.
I don't know where my brother finds the strength to continue on. All that he could see now suddenly gone.
Feeling all alone and that no one cares. That's a reality for my brother and it's so unfair.