/ebola/ - Ebola

It's natural for people to be against her, to be afraid. Naturally, we fear what we do not understand, what will kill us. Thus, they are apprehensive of her Love. They see her as malicious, not knowing that her intentions are pure. They see us as disingenuous, not realizing many of us practice what we preach.

We are in a privileged position. We, who understand that Ebola-chan is both love and death, and that the two are not as opposed as one may assume.

When boiled down, brought to base, Ebola-chan provides a promise; many people are going to die from her loving caress. In supporting her, we demonstrate that we no longer fear death. Why should we be afraid of a universal constant? What point is there in worrying about that which we know will come? We've invited her to our lands, our homes, to places within which she would spread with minimal restraint or meaningful opposition.

In our cheering her on, our sacrificing our fluids of life, we show her that mankind is ready to accept her, to accept its fate.

In which way does she reconcile death and love? Her touch is an act of kindness. She does not kill out of wrath or retribution, but because she cares for humanity so very much. Her campaign began in Africa, wherein she graced those who had to subsist off of bushmeats. Such a meager, hand to mouth existence. She does not blame anyone for it, of course. She simply sought to relieve them of their burdens. Someday, she will do the same for us.

She's patiently waited, all these years, stirring occasionally to ensure she would be ready for the task ahead of her. Even now, it is questionable whether she will finish the job this round. However, given that every outbreak has been more severe than the last, it is safe to assume that we are on our last decade. She will return, just as happy to see us as before, although maybe she will have matured since we last saw her.

Thus, to those who fear Ebola-chan, I must assure you that there is nothing to worry about. She does not seek to harm you, simply to save you from your circumstances. It pains her to watch humanity suffer, and thus she has extended her touch, both to spirit and flesh, to those who need it most. She has been a comfort in these troubled times. A companion, a reassuring presence. If you lay down your arms, open yourself up to her love, perhaps you too will experience it.