Dream

I stare into the abyss of darkness, knowing existence will not matter sooner or later. I think of how death will greet me, with sorrow or joy. I hear my mom crying outside the door, and I decided to pretend to sleep in case she comes in. I could hear her open it and walk to her seat next to my bed.

"Willi? I have a surprise!"

I was actually surprised by her words and turned to see a smiling face. She went on to explain only the one thing I ever wanted to hear: I was free. My disease would no longer define me and I could be like everyone else. I hug my mother quickly and jump out of bed. I can see two real legs, hairy, but wondrous. I run out of the hospital; clean and shiny with doctors and nurses. My prayers had been answered! I go around the whole place thanking everyone. I almost immediately saw through the glass, clear windows to see the sun and grass and shade and animals. I try to find the exit, but it seemed there wasn't one. I asked for directions, but they just smiled and said to have patience. I sat on a comfy, velvet couch next to where I would think I could leave and they were right. A sort of gap in the wall opened, but it didn't sound normal. I open my eyes and still hear my mother crying. She isn't allowed inside because she might get sick, but I want her near. I sit up noticing one person trying to comfort the bleeding from my now torn legs. Then I hear the last sound, the ringing of the bomb and a scream as I close up.