We were graced with a recitation of the following poem by Maryann, one of Mama Robi's orphans, and again at the dedication of the children's home after a small group of students put on a play about the effect of AIDS on families. Aunt Lynn thought everyone would enjoy reading it again-- it is something we likely will never forget.
The mention of your name
Shakes my whole body,
Death, separation and destruction
You have cast in my village,
Then to the country and to the rest of the world.
AIDS, do you have mercy?
You have made children orphans?
You have made women widows?
You have made men widows?
You have kept everyone destroyed?
AIDS, do you have mercy?
But we will fight you,
By chilling and shillings,
By abstaining from sex,
Saying no to sex before marriage,
Being faithful to one another,
And together we win.
AIDS, do you have mercy?
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