Like me, you will be frightened as you walk on the floor.
Your stomach will tighten as they shut the door.
They will show you your room; it will seem like a cell.
As you say goodbye to your family, you will want to yell.

You won’t understand it now but you’re not alone.
In time you’ll feel better; then you can go home.
The doctors and nurses, they really do care.
This is the first sign that life can be fair.

The first night is the longest; it will seem to never end.
Sleep will eventually come, a thankful friend.
You are not alone; there will be others.
No matter their problems, you are still brothers.

Feel free to sit, feel free to walk,
Feel free to be quiet, free to talk.
In time your emotions will not feel so numb.
In time you’ll look forward for the morning to come.

There is no button to push that relieves the pain.
You have nothing to lose, everything to gain.
You won’t be perfect; no one can be.
Today, I’m looking forward to just being me.