AIDS AFICA

How many millions in Africa with no help in sight-
Abandoned babies dying in the heat of the night
There is a wailing and gloom that reaches the sky-
How many millions upon millions must die?
Can America hear their dark souls cry?
Send the medicine please-
Save and help a mother in need.
How many millions in Africa
Skin and bones so hot they’re dying in droves-
Death is so cold.
No one there will ever grow old-
How many more pictures do we need of sunken faces and dying flesh, this disease has caused such a detrimental mess.
Africa is calling the ancestors while playing the sacred drums-
I’m am tired of photo ops of hands patting babies heads-
Send it now, send the medicine instead!
How many millions in Africa –
No more graves send the medicine to cure and save-
How many millions in Africa…
Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Million and counting….

Photo:Website- Aids and the Children of Africa Photographer unknown, date unknown.

Comments

jwiener

Reading this poem is a great way for more people to become aware of this epidemic, which has affected so many people. Great job for writing and standing up for a cause.

Additional Resources

Get AI Feedback on your poem

Interested in feedback on your poem? Try our AI Feedback tool.
 

 

If You Need Support

If you ever need help or support, we trust CrisisTextline.org for people dealing with depression. Text HOME to 741741