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I learned a hard way

Thapelo Lekhotla

Jun 8, 2025

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**Warrior's Journey**

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1. I was born in the light, pure and free,

2. A life untouched by shadows, just me.

3. Laughter danced in the air, sweet and bright,

4. But fate had a twist, hidden from sight.

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5. Love came softly, a whisper, a spark,

6. A bond that felt right, igniting the dark.

7. But trust can be fragile, a delicate thread,

8. And secrets can linger, where angels fear to tread.

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9. In the warmth of his arms, I felt so alive,

10. But the truth lay in silence, a storm to survive.

11. One fateful night, my world turned to gray,

12. A love turned to ashes, swept far away.

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13. I learned of the virus, a thief in the night,

14. It stole my innocence, dimmed my light.

15. HIV positive, a label I wore,

16. A battle begun, a heart left sore.

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17. He vanished like smoke, left me to fight,

18. Alone in the darkness, searching for light.

19. I felt like a ghost, lost in despair,

20. A warrior within, but unaware.

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21. Days turned to weeks, and weeks into years,

22. I faced my reflection, drowned in my tears.

23. Self-confidence shattered, dreams turned to dust,

24. But deep in my soul, I found a new trust.

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25. I rose from the ashes, a phoenix reborn,

26. With strength in my heart, no longer forlorn.

27. I learned to embrace every scar, every fight,

28. For I am a warrior, reclaiming my light.

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29. I found my voice in the silence of pain,

30. A chorus of courage, breaking the chain.

31. I stand for the ones who feel lost and alone,

32. Together we rise, together we’ve grown.

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33. No longer a victim, I wear my truth proud,

34. A beacon of hope, standing tall in the crowd.

35. I share my story, a testament strong,

36. For love is resilient, and we all belong.

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37. I dance in the rain, I laugh through the tears,

38. I cherish each moment, I conquer my fears.

39. The journey is long, but I’m never alone,

40. In the heart of the struggle, my spirit has grown.

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41. So here’s to the warriors, the brave and the bold,

42. Who fight through the darkness, their stories unfold.

43. We rise from the ashes, we stand hand in hand,

44. Together we flourish, together we stand.

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45. I was born HIV negative, but now I see,

46. The strength of a warrior, forever in me.

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