Recalling the day we took that damn test,
I tremble with sadness at what came next;
you were positive and I was so scared,
to the world, would our behavior be bared?
Negative was the fate waiting for me,
I was relieved but how could this so be?
Would others turn their backs and run away?
I cried as I watched you violently shake.
Acceptance was never to be denied,
not from me but others always asked why.
I loved you before we entered the room,
I still wanted to make you my life's groom.
Watching in horror as children were pulled,
I shed my tears knowing mothers were fooled.
All you offered before was still the same,
how could they create your lonely heart's shame?
Burying you today was harder than life;
I'm only happy you made me your wife.
Goodbye my love, one day we'll meet again;
forever playing in ocean sands.
© Viyanna Rosemarie Langager
All rights reserved
January 31, 2009
Author notes
i realized, when i finished this, it wasn't exactly what you asked for but decided to post it anyway as it is about HIV/AIDS and i didn't want to delete it.
i have had many friends die from this disease and think it is one of the most discriminated against things in this world.
may you rest in peace:
Richard and Debbie Carper
i chose option 4) memories
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great for this contest
This was great for this contest however and I'm glad you entered it in!!! I love this tribute to a lost loved one letting them know u still love them and think about them. So beautiful. Good luck and thanks for entering! -
This is very sad and very powerful. What option did you choose?
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