Réflexion

I stand alone in front of the mirror
I stand there looking at myself
In my face I distinguished
the many faces, the masks that I wore before
I can see each one looking back at me
I can hear the voices, saying "we are strong"
I take a look into my eyes
and what I see is a path
that takes me back to when I was born
Emotions. countless emotions, a roller coaster ride
But regarless of the emotions, I now control the ride
and no matter the circunstances,
I must not forget those faces
Each a challenge, each a lesson, each a tool and a phase
Long has been this journey, but never dull or empty
Some things I admit I had no choice
Some others it was my choice
but at the end of the day
I stand alone in front of the mirror
I see faces from the past
This journey was not designed by me
but it was meant for me
and as heartbreaking as having HIV is
I will walk with my head up high
I will give my best and my all
because I know I'm doing the right thing
Working towards the reason I was born
Living up to meet my purpose.