First time I saw you,
You were very shy…
But still managed to give me your infectious smile…
And all I could do was smile back.
Having just read your whole medical journal,
Marveled at what a fighter you were
Been through so much but WOW! That smile….
Always held my hand and walked with me
When I came for visits…
It felt so good to see you growing,
Taller, stronger, prettier…
Not enough adjectives to describe you.
More talkative but just as coy…
With the beautiful smile that never faltered,
I miss you so much Ruthie!
Feel like I was just getting to know you,
See you bloom,
See you have peace of mind from knowing
All your needs were being met…
Never mind that you were orphaned by fate,
The same fate that was the cause of your death.
I still can’t believe you are gone from this earth…
My heart sighs…
So soon… too soon
My heart bleeds every time I think about you now…
But with your smile so vivid in the midst of all the gloom,
I find myself smiling back…
Wistfully.
Rest in peace dear Ruthie.
Getting to Zero: Zero New Infections, Zero AIDS-related deaths and Zero Discrimination
Kwa kweli nimesoma kwa huzuni ila nimefurahi kwa kujipa moyo.Hata kama simfahamu Ruthie let me say much respect to her and let her respect in peace until we meet again.
Second,its good to see you are back.We,i missed the tenzi.
Much respect binti Kalande.
Asante Lui. pamoja.