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He has been through so much

Chemotherapy, radiation

Long days in isolation

Coughing phlem, tears, blood

He has lost so much

Hair, muscle, time, bone marrow

Youthful invincibility

He must now face the world

Knowing we enter and depart alone

Cruel, kind world

He embraces again

Frightening, wonderful life

People, please

Be kind to him

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Kampala, 2018