HIV POSITIVE

Feelings of a young man suffering from HIV

How can I forget the color of that pink shirt,
And smile of a translucent face,
In the young darkness of evening,
That fifteen minutes touch, or may be,
Any other of that kind,
That turned me positive, from Negative,
A long time passed in understanding,
It is too negative to be positive,
And suddenly my whole presence become dubious
All eyes now look differently,
To my virtues and vices,
Yes I am different now,
Perhaps better than the time
When my identity was not so unreal
Knowing better what to do and how
To alter things and cross obstacles
Than why not let me live positively,
Even after being tested positive

Reviews

[Frank]

You have skill and presented the the poem well, well written on a difficult and unpopular theme. Perhaps a reference to what lead the person into the penalty of this disease, not all victims are sinners, some are completely innocent. Maybe a stronger emotion o the social stigma might be appropriate.

[hardeep sabharwal]

Thanks a lot dear friend

[Pushkar Prabhat]

Nothing can stop the person who has the will to live. And nothing should shake that will.
Very moving.
I loved it!!!
:)

[hardeep sabharwal]

Thankyou so much :)

[Pushkar Prabhat]

You are welcome!!! :):)

[Avanthika]

great wrk frnd, very well done. liked a lot, completely moved by ur wrk. thanks for the RR

[hardeep sabharwal]

Thanks a lot, thanks for liking

[Briana O'Connor]

Such a moving piece. The positivity expressed in the mind of the positively tested is inspiring. Thank you for sharing

[hardeep sabharwal]

Thanks a lot Briana

[Coyote Poetry]

"Than why not let me live positively,
Even after being tested positive"
Some sicknesses like the HIV is scary enough. To have to live with it and others to know. Would be a difficult life. I felt the emotion and fear in the words. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Prabha Salimath]

The real words and included truth in it.
What if they get positive they too have right to live happily. Don't make them isolated it makes them more insane they turn evil and cause a bad effect. I'm not saying to support them everytime but please don't let them get hurt they to are human beings they too have heart.

Nice one.

[hardeep sabharwal]

Thanks Prabha for a deep and positive response

[George Peck]

this was a very good poem very emotional thanks for sharing.

[hardeep sabharwal]

Thanks a lot George peck

[Frieda P]

Very profound read hardeep, this moved me, people are afraid of what they don't understand, I'm glad you've brought a positive light to this very touchy subject matter.

[hardeep sabharwal]

Thanks for a positive response on this piece

[Sindu]

A much needed message that those affected should be treated properly along with required treatment. They are not untouchables nor should be put down about the struggle that they must face. It's amazing how you deliver good message through your works!!

[hardeep sabharwal]

Thanks sindu a lot for support

[Sindu]

you're welcome..

[Mayank]

I like the way you carry important messages in your words, love the first four lines, they are intense.

[hardeep sabharwal]

Thanks mayank

[AprilRN1210]

moving piece... I have seen how profound this diagnosis can have on the mind, heart, body, and soul of afflicted individuals, loved ones, and family members. I can also see how other people, including health care workers (which is appalling to me) react to them when they find out. Ignorance and stupidity for sure... this is a lovely piece expressing a glimpse into this disease and how it affects.. well done..

[hardeep sabharwal]

Thanks AprilRN
You know I have seen people who are hiv positive suffering more from society less from disease,, people behave with them as they are untouchable,
I want to say that it is only a disease and anyone can be victims of it so a positive attitude is required

[AprilRN1210]

I agree wholeheartedly.. everyone should be treated equally no matter what... respect and compassion... I couldn't see me treating any one of my patients better than the other-- no matter the diagnosis or affliction... people are people....you're more than welcome.. it was my pleasure..

[hardeep sabharwal]

Thankyou so much and I hope all others will also understand this