Poem -
Both of Us
Both of us are sick,
my brother and I
Two different diseases
on our beds we lie
His in Seattle
mine in Texas
Sharing death
at it's nexus
Betrayed and left alone
afraid of it's touch
People once truly friendly
avoid us as much
Like lepers of old
hidden away
In our prisons
we do stay
Trying to live in dignity
facing what remains
Defying all the stigmas
embracing the pains
We will pass soon
despite our work
To be known, loved
where the shadows lurk
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Comments
WOW Travis!!.....I don't know if this is true or not..........but it is VERY compelling..........had me on the "edge of my seat" kinda thing!!..........and even though I found this write compelling.........I can't say I understand the whole of it!!............lovely timing and control in this piece..........formatting was perfect..........well done.........smiles..........T xx
Thank you Tony, the underlying story is about my brother and I. He was recently diagnosed with HIV and I was incarcerated. both of us carry a stigma.