I really enjoyed reading this poem. It was about a boy, Junie, who had died from the complications of AIDS. In his rememberance, his family decided to piece a quilt together so that they could remember all the good things about him and his life. AIDS is often viewed as a "bad" or "degrading" disease and some people and familys often disown or quit talking to a family member or friend with this diesease. Junie's family, however, accepted it and ultimately loved him. I think this poem is a prime example of a family coming together in a tough time to remember the good things about an individual's life.
Posted by AmandaHerold at February 8, 2005 02:54 PM | TrackBackI completely agree with you. When someone contracts AIDS, it seems as everyone distances themselves from that person. Sometimes peopele cut off all contact. I think it is good to see a family stick together through a tough time, even if they are a little upset about what happened.
Posted by: Caroline Jones at February 9, 2005 07:07 PMI'm not sure how many families actually disown members with a disease, but I doubt there are many. I feel that the reason people hear about disowning is because it's such a bad occurance. But I agree that disowning should never happen. This is a great story of someone working toward remembering a person who touch her life.
Posted by: Jason Crighton at February 9, 2005 08:18 PM