Prevention Is Better Than Cure

Under the wheel of time
we are in threat
"AIDS" is roaring 
like a wild tiger,
jailed in a cage.
Attacking us
with sharp teeth & nail.

We are human beings
we are having a brain
we are having AK-47
But, with extreme poignant
and profound grief,
It is revealed that- 
we could not shoot it out
It's a challenge,
it's a threat......

I have seen very close,
People captured by that evil
looking like skeleton
covered with a skin.
It's a curse, It's a sin.
Their eyes are fitted in two pots
containing a glass of tear.
Please don't chide them,
they are shuddering 
just with shame and fear.
They are living like a dead body
with no hope and no future. 

We are human beings-
we are having truth
we are having trust
Time will come, "AIDS"
you have to hands up,
you have to surrender.
But in my view,
it is better to follow,
"Prevention is better than cure".
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Note: Special poem on "ÄIDS" on the eve of "World Health Day".
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Marcum Wong Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 3:11 PM
This passionate poem expresses the depth of despair so empatheticly Manmath. It is truly written from the heart. I agree about what you have said about prevention. #7
Gupta Avatar
April 14, 2016 at 11:45 PM
Precisely said and that too skilfully poetically...Enjoyed reading...
La France Avatar
April 14, 2016 at 2:08 PM
MN, aids is a terrible curse on mankind, great write, 7 ~
Thomas Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 5:00 PM
Awareness about such topics is so important, and I am so glad that you have written a poem about it that really addresses it and all the problems associated with it, especially the stigma. Good job :)
Dalei Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 1:33 AM
Thanks
Murray Avatar
April 11, 2016 at 6:52 AM
As with a lot of global issues such as Aids, once the West has a cure,the rest are forgotten. You are obviously still in the thick of it where you live Mamath. Keep up these wonderful poems so close too your heart.
Dalei Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 4:56 AM
Thank u Jean for ur valuable comment.......with love
Andresen Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 1:27 PM
- Someone needs information over and over again ..... it is too late to regret afterwards - A well written poem, Manmath - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Dalei Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 4:58 AM
Thank u Anne..........
Austin Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 11:38 AM
"We could not shoot it out." Great line. Seems like the insane remedy humans use is to shoot it out. Not aids. Good when a poet has something to say instead of hearts and flowers. Love, daver
Dalei Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 4:58 AM
Thank u daver.
Lamoureux Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 9:00 AM
A devastating disease. In some places men believe that if they have sex with a virgin they will be cured. There needs to be much education and the world needs to come together to help other countries.
Dalei Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 5:00 AM
U r absolutely right.Thanks a lot for ur valuable remark...................with love.
Suhas Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 4:36 AM
Hey! good one! The rawness and pureness of the lines are choppy and fresh..the beauty of the metaphors and also the comparisons as well as the method how you personified everything is damn good! Have a great day!
Dalei Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 5:03 AM
Thanks Bharat......
A   Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 1:32 AM
Good Day Manmath, stopping by to say hi and check if you had a new poem up.... I'm up late and ready to read your newest poem. :) Thank you ever so much for being one of my favorite poets. Luv ~LINDA~
Dietrich Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 6:34 PM
gosh, I don't hear much about AIDS anymore. The new drugs are helping so many of its victims in America. It's unfortunate that all the victims cannot have the drugs. But you are VERY right. PRevention is the only way.
Sergi Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 2:34 PM
Very emotional, Mammoth. Great write!
Lindley Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 4:50 AM
LOVE THE MESSAGE OF HAVING COMPASSION FOR THOSE SO SICK. Yes, aids is an epidemic and often the result of living an unclean(morally) lifestyle but still they are human beings deserving of compassion. Keep on writing my friend. Remember, its the heartfelt message that counts most IMHO.
A   Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 3:43 PM
Manmath, your eyes see the truth your write is an eye opener if only people thought like that, it is out there and we need to prevent it ... you had really great metaphors. "jailed in a cage" a human cage very unique.
Dalei Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 8:43 PM
Here human body is a cage, AIDS is tiger and nail/teeth is virus.Thank for ur support.With love............MD
Dalei Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 8:25 PM
Thank u..........
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