I am in awe of the strength and courage of my friends living and thriving with HIV infection. Your resilience shines through in every step you take, inspiring us all to embrace life with love and dignity.

To each of you, I dedicate this heartfelt poem. Your journey is a testament to the power of love and perseverance. Let us continue to support and uplift one another, spreading awareness and understanding in our communities.

Remember, undetectable means untransmittable. Let’s stand together, breaking down stigma and spreading hope. You are cherished, you are loved, and you are an inspiration to us all.

In the realm where silence whispers loud,

Lies a truth, both brave and proud.

A truth of bodies, hearts, and souls,

Where understanding is our goal.

In the dance of life, a vital thread,

Is knowing where our health may tread.

For in the shadows, silent, unseen,

Lurks a specter, where fears convene.

HIV, a name that carries weight,

Yet in the light, we navigate.

To know one’s status, a crucial plea,

For in knowledge lies our dignity.

Testing not a mark of shame,

But a beacon in the healing game.

To know is power, to know is might,

To guide us through the darkest night.

Let’s not cast judgment, nor assign blame,

For in empathy, we find our aim.

To walk beside, with open heart,

Embracing all, a healing art.

Undetectable, a whispered truth,

Where science offers living proof.

That love, not fear, shall lead the way,

In breaking stigma’s grasp, we sway.

So urge we do, with voices strong,

To test, to know, to right the wrong.

For in unity, we shall stand,

With open arms, a helping hand.

Let no soul bear the weight alone,

In this journey, we’re not prone.

To shame or shun, but to embrace,

With love and care, in every space.

For undetectable means untransmittable,

A beacon of hope, undeniable.

In this truth, we find our grace,

In this truth, we find our place.