Decades ago we shivered at its name;
Souls away from it galloped like an anxious horse.
Its name carried with it, pure shame
Boldly and legibly inscribed on its victims' doors.
Its name carried with it, pure shame
Boldly and legibly inscribed on its victims' doors.
And today! when we hear the name we merry make
And clap and dance joyfully for days!
Would it not be helpful if we should seconds take
To think of the ignored yet real AIDS?
And clap and dance joyfully for days!
Would it not be helpful if we should seconds take
To think of the ignored yet real AIDS?
I announce today to all that AIDS is still here!
And it is still diabolic even if we scarcely fear.
It has many lives blighted, and taken to the grave:
So let's all take heed even if we think we're brave.
And it is still diabolic even if we scarcely fear.
It has many lives blighted, and taken to the grave:
So let's all take heed even if we think we're brave.
There is no point in deliberately ignoring
Like the unwise fish that ignored the weel:
And this is why I'm on my knees imploring
That let's all be wise, for still, AIDS is real!
Like the unwise fish that ignored the weel:
And this is why I'm on my knees imploring
That let's all be wise, for still, AIDS is real!
ISAAC ESSOUN
