79. Red ribbons

To all those people living with HIV and AIDS, to those whom I met, and those whom I didn't meet.

I wish you resilience, 

not in spite of your weakness,

but because of your inner strength.

I wish you friends

who don't love you despite your disease,

but because of everything you are.

I wish you happiness, 

not in spite of your suffering,

but because of your life!