What Shouldn't See the Light of Day

Over 4 Years

You started with white.

A bed, dresser, and tv too

Sketches littering the walls so bright,

Young and discovering "you"

Then you wore posters

One, three, then five.

He got an Xbox, trashed it,

then got a PS3

His squad is now family

They're closer than ever

Their clothes are everywhere,

and giggles can be heard through our walls

Now you wear red

Posters still hung,

More clothes than before,

But now there are tassels

and college flags hanging

Signifying a near departure

Today you're still red,

but nothing is hung.

No bed, dresser, tv, or game console.

He is gone to college and won't come back