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World AIDS day today |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom 
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World AIDS day today  You, like I have probably made love expect you've had an injection too or maybe you're the one who gave blood never thought it would happen to you? I wonder if I'm the only one who loved without protection believing that your love would last and carry no infection Sadly, for many, love will cause death the love of giving is what I mean here's a little prayer if this is in your mind that love for you will stay forever clean But if you're one for whom it didn't I've had friends die of this disease I offer you some loving hugs and hope your pain will ease... ------------------ Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... [This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (edited 12-01-1999).] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
One of my kids gave an oral report today on the "biography" he read this month - He chose Ryan White - The discrimination that child went through was atrocious... What an insidious disease, indeed... - Nice poem, my friend... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Rainbow, this is a wonderful poem with a strong message to carry on the fight against this killing disease. I would have expected nothing less from you. Hugs. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Nan: If I remember correctly Ryan was a young lad of 13 who contracted AIDS through being a hemophiliac..  He was then denied the right to schooling and heaven knows what other nightmares he lived through, and all through people being ignorant...boy, do I hate that...oooops..sorry.. ..but he made great friends with the stars and they helped to highlight his story and eventually brought world recognition to how AIDS can be contracted to young children, not just through drugs but through kindess and love...he fought his disease with supreme courage!HUSG Bal: This Rainbow likes to leave a little colour somewhere even if it is somewhat muddied...but you're right to know I care..HUSG back my friend ------------------ Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... [This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (edited 12-01-1999).] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Wonderful poem...I'm so glad you wrote this. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
PDV: So am I...it's the least I can do for those that suffer without care and consideration and maybe, just maybe, because it makes me feel a little better...so few people care... Thank you for caring! HUSG ------------------ Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
I did not remember the boy's name but I do remember the problems he had to face. None of which was his doing. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've lost many acquaintances and one very dear friend to AIDS... thank you for this poem! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What an excellent reminder to all of us....thank you |
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cjs9853 Junior Member
since 1999-11-26
Posts 44smyrna, tn usa. |
wonderful poem:-) thanks for caring.if we all cared a little more what a wonderful world this would be. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Very heartfelt poem my dear Brit. I don't have unprotected sex.....(come to think of it, haven't had a whole lotta protected sex lately...hmmm?), but, God knows how many injections I've had....(legal and otherwise in my dark past), and, there's been so many surgeries, (not all by surgeons either), and it's a miracle I haven't contracted something? (other than the mental problems & warped thoughts), but this poem is not only a reminder, but a warning, and also shows what a terrible disease this is. It not only infects, it affects us all....the innocent and the not so innocent. To be dying, shunned and terribly ill, especially at such a young age has got to be a nightmare for the victim and the family......Nice thought.....(how come most all of your stuff is so nice?) How come I can't think of such heartfelt stuff? Why's my name Toerag? |
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Lynn Member
since 1999-09-20
Posts 316Jasper, Alabama U.S.A. |
Great poem for such a subject. AIDS is one disease that scares me to death. I have so many friends who sleep around (unprotected) and it scares me that I could here about one of them contracting this horrid disease.------------------ If time cannot heal your pain, you can always cry on my shoulder. ~Jenn~ |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I remember hearing of this and many more stories. I'm glad they stood and fought for their rights. Though I'm sorry that they were treated as poorly as they were. It is a terrible shame the way society shuns people today. Thank you for reminding us! |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Ohme: You're right, in Ryan's case it wasn't his fault and often isn't for the majority.. HUGS Suthern: I wonder how many of us have lost friends/loved one to this? HUSG Hoot: I'm sure you see some of the worst affects of this.. HUGS CJS: Wouldn't it be great..  HUGS Toe: LOL @ not much lately...and you write just as much from the heart as I do, so don't go thinking your poems aren't nice, cause they're lovely.. HUSG Lynn: I guess the sad thing is, you don't have to "sleep around"...once can be enough and for some that's all it takes...I have a weird kind of view of this subject because in my heart, making love means sharing and being so close to your partner and the thought of wearing soemthign takes that feeling away for me (delicately put Rainbow)...and yet it seems that our society has put that at risk.. HUGS WhtDove: Yep, it is a shame...I think Princess Diana did so much for this cause, I can still see the faces now when she made a point of taking off her gloves to shakes hands with a victim of AIDS...brought tears to my eyes.. HUGS ------------------ Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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JTF Member
since 1999-08-09
Posts 319France |
Wonderful poem Rainbow ... straight from your heart What's wrong with wearing something ? (please note the correct spelling *g*) ... you could wear a teddy, or a garter belt, or ... ooooops, maybe we're not talking about the same kind of "something" ... LOL HUSG |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Now this one I'm proud to have written My love and concern knows no boundaries on this... HUGS all ROFL @ Teddy and garter....ooops...yep, wrong something.. ------------------ Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Rainbow, I am enjoying all of your poetry, it's excellent! And this one has an added bonus of importance that affects all of us Well written Liz |
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