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Can I Handle This?

I didn't know before he began talking to me,
I had no idea that had this thing inside of him,
And then he told me,

And I was shocked,
Almost horrified,
Like I was the one who had gotten it,

I took a walk,
I laid myself bare on the cement,
I laid myself bare inside of myself,
Did I want this?
Could I catch this?
Could I handle my life with this?

I walked in sorrow,
And I walked in guilt,
Is it worth living with?
This is the hardest decision I've ever been dealt.

Then he came back,
He came back,
And he wanted an answer,
and I whispered to him:
I love you anyway.
Sick or healthy,
Rich or poor,
I love you.

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  • Still Standing gold member
    January 30
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    Very touching

    This is a very touching piece. It is really touching to me...so many people with HIV need this reaction, a REAL reaction full of thought first then a healthy decsion made afterwards. So many people are quick to jump to conclusions and forget the person!!! Great job, thanks for entering and good luck!