Quote by Paul Monette

But the fevers are on me now, the virus mad to ravage my last fifty T cells. It's hard to keep the memory at full dazzle, with so much loss to mock it. Roger gone, Craig gone, Cesar gone, Stevie gone. And this feeling that I'm the last one left, in a world where only the ghosts still laugh. But at least they're the ghosts of full-grown men, proof that all of us got that far, free of the traps and the lies. And from that moment on the brink of summer's end, no one would ever tell me again that men like me couldn't love.

But the fevers are on me now, the virus mad to ravage my las

Summary

This quote reflects the narrator's struggle with the devastating impact of AIDS, as they enumerate the names of their friends who have been lost to the disease. Despite their grief, the narrator finds solace in the memories of these vibrant individuals and takes pride in their shared ability to love. The quote illustrates the resilience and defiance of the narrator, who refuses to be limited by societal expectations or prejudices, emphasizing the enduring power of love in the face of immense loss.

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By Paul Monette

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