Written By Alice Donateilli
In memory of my brother in law "Steven Donatelli"
1952-1994

Sadly missed by his family

Don't hate me for the way I am,
I'm still the same as you,
don't judge me for the way I think,
to myself I must be true.
don't blame me for my feelings,
or the way I comb my hair,
just try to understand me,
and show me that you care,
I know my style is different,
but your style is different too,
don't criticize my gender,
or make fun of what I do.
we are all in this together,
whether it be right or wrong,
don't take the blame dear mother,
for I've been this way to long.
just let me live the way I choose,
don't turn your back on me,
just remember that I love you,
and now I'm out and free.

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~~~~~~~~~Aids Memorial Quilt~~~~~~~~~

HIV/AIDS remains a major global public health threat
affecting 34 million people worldwide, and increasing
by more than 100,000 people each week

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