I know it’s random.. And I’m aware that it is quite early.. But caught myself staring up into the southeastern sky and felt compelled to type away at my little iPad and express myself.
I’m curious. I’m curious as to how a man can still be unable to love another man without fear. I’m curious as to how a man (you know, with a penis and stuff) can die from showing affection to another member of his sex.
Today is World AIDS Day: a day to reflect upon this virus.. But is mere reflection really enough? Is a gaze into the immense pain and suffering that has occurred really enough to do justice onto the men that and women that have fought for what their heart believes? I think not.
I recently saw a performance which took into account many aspects of early homosexual sexual encounters and the huge taboo is carried along with it. I can’t imagine a day where it was dangerous to express yourself- be you a black, gay, a woman, a queer, a transgender or any other type of “deviation” from some mortal interpretation of what God wants of us.
How can a human being suffer from giving love to another? How can the physical expression of intimacy inhibit one from “the good life”? Why do those that are different in their opinions than me want to hurt me without ever meeting me?
I am disappointed with the progression of man- we massacre other humans because of difference of opinion.. For what? So that we may desperately cling onto some translator’s belief system that forbids us from loving thy neighbor?
We all hurt. And I think that most people are so focused on their own oppression that we fail to pay even a passing glimpse at the suffering of others. Once a sociological group feels they have been paid their respects, they selfishly accept their spoils and join the ranks of those who hurt them. It’s truly a sad thing to reflect upon.
Again, today is World AIDS Day. Today is a day to pay our respects to those who have been impacted by HIV/AIDS. Today is a day to pay tribute those who have fought for what I can only call Love. Today is a day for unity.. I hope it is.
So, as I sit here hacking away at my iPad and catching a frequent glimpse at the early morning sky, I can’t help but think of all of my older friends (I’m not calling you old, bitches) that have seen their friends fall by the wayside due to the virus that is predominately spread by love.
Anyways, I could go on for days about this, so I’m going to just shut my mouth for a bit and go back to bed.. But I want to say that YOU ALL FUCKING ROCK, you strong, brave-ass motherfuckers!
Love, peace and health to those affected by this disease.. We will rise above this.. I love you all. 
-Trent
