You are invited to share your thoughts and feelings, in the form of poetry, in a collection with others who have been exceptionally challenged by life through illness or loss. Include your address and circumstances which led to writing the poem as well as where you heard about this opportunity. If your poem is selected, you will receive a copy of the book. You will retain all rights to your poem. Through in-depth interviews, you can tell about your daily experiences living with HIV and how you are coping with the emotional and physical impact of your situation.
All interviews are totally confidential.
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