Lighting a candle of compassion

lighting a candle of compassion

my candle is a symbol of:
empathy, compassion, care and support for the affected and infected

our candle burns itself for:
children on intravenous drips, children displaced by AIDS and those heading households

this candle stands for:
human rights, openness, spiritual healing, disclosure and acceptance

my candle capture voices of:
despair, desperation and distress expressed by all as AIDS takes its toll

our candle represents a glow of:
love for life, living positively and leading light of ubuntu

this candle carries memories of:
our beloved ones who have passed on – may peace be upon their soul

my candle mirrors our commitment to:
ensuring all of us are accorded dignity, confidentiality and human rights

this candle captures our holistic approach to:
reach out and touch for all of us are affected by HIV\AIDS

my candle is a supreme act to:
encouraging all and sundry to break the silence and make a difference

our candle recognizes the role played by our:
leaders from across the spectrum, politics, faith based, NGO;s, media, volunteer groups, People Living with HIV\AIDS, care – givers groups, health workers and all in uniting the nation to embrace
and be dedicated cadres of the Partnership Against AIDS initiative

this candle carries my pledges
our prayer, pain and passion to fight discrimination and poverty