Today is World Aids Day and I wear my Red Ribbon with Pride,
No longer should men and women feel they have to hide,
Their faces from the others as they walk along the street,
And have to face the prejudice from people that they meet,
Lets take this time together to educate the world,
And make the message clear that people need be told,
That HIV is not always a death sentence anymore,
But still affects everyone, men, women, rich or poor,
So get tested, know your status, be careful and take care,
And remember to respect others, be kind and to share,
Now I'm off to light my candle, in memory of those who've died,
I hope you'll do the same, and set your fears aside.
© Shelley Skinner 01/12/08
Photograph © Jason Paul Tolmie 2008
1 comments:
Powerful words Shelley - and very true!
Kevin
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