Am Human Too Poem by Mark Otieno

I see how you look at me
Like a nasty buzzing flea
I wish you knew how i feel
When your eyes say am unclean
I yawn to be huged
But you all think I'll infect you, with the virus in my blood
I know i have HIV
I know you think i shouldn't dream
To live for ten years or more
Maybe you're right
Why live for long if i'll just end alone
I used to have countless friends
Now am left with almost none
The few careless
I wish you could see we're same
And my life ain't all clay
I am human too
Despite my skin turning blue
Am human too!