Shingi, dear brother, I still want to understand
Why you took your young professional life.
In a moment of madness, you turned my life to sorrow.
I seek answers, they never seem to come
I face regrets that never wither away
I wonder what it was, that you shied away forever
But for the lessons I have learnt, I salute a dear brother.

Charlie, it feels like yesterday
You were one of a kind, living your life like you wanted
I saw your life go down in shambles
I saw your body wear away, but your soul remained strong
They said it was AIDS, I curse it with my life
I still see that captivating smile, it was genuine
Those last words you said to me, torment my soul
I should have done the one thing you asked me to
But. Wherever you are, keep strong as you did to the end.

Albert, my buddy, in good and evil
We did all the bad things together
I saw you overcome trials and tribulations
I saw you in mental hospital and you kept strong
But I saw you wither away, you gave in
I never got to know what hit you
I just don't know what to believe
Just remain the best you were, of cause we will meet again.

Andrew, my tall splendor, my heart aches for you
Never got the chance to say goodbye
It's still difficult to envisage that invincible man in dust
You taught me all that I know, love and commitment
You gave me the will to go on
You told me there is no explanation for giving up
You never let me down, you are the rock in my heart
I salute you with my life.

Gordy, you always made life a lot of fun
There was only one like you, you
I grew up under your tutelage, good and bad
We fought, you always won, always my big brother
But above all, you taught me never to give up
You taught me love and respect
Wherever you are, make light work of life
I salute you with love and respect.

All my folks who lost out to AIDS
We never blame you for your fate
For God afflicted it upon us, like the ultimate death
You can run, but just so far
I am no exception, never was smarter than you were
I just was lucky, like so many for whom God had a purpose
For you and all you meant to me
I live my life for the orphans you left behind
With your memories, I strive for the best.

I will salute all you heroes of our curse
Momma Fatima and your husband, I blame none of you
For the fruits of your love, I give my life for Mimmie and Amanda
Lovemore, my cool brother, Sissy Tsitsi, Chris, Biggy, Oh Pondai
I still can’t believe God would take away a whole family.
Gombe, Mariah and Gift, another whole family gone
Who will take care of these orphans?
Oh God, you leave me no words for praise, only enough to ask
Is AIDS, really a curse for my people?