A type of white blood cell that is of key importance to the immune system and is at the core of adaptive immunity, the system that tailors the body's immune response to specific pathogens. The T cells are like soldiers who search out and destroy the targeted invaders.
That's the definition I found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11300 after reading Kim Addonizio's Survivors. I had to define "T cells" in order to better understand the entry. From my understanding and prior research this entry is about a guy wishing he would die from the disease (AIDS) before his lover does so that he wont have to bare various responsibilities for his lover. I feel sad. The family doesn't approve of their sexuality and it seems like despite their current illness the family's minds are still set - on not approving of their lives together.
I relate to the narrator in more ways than I'd like to admit. I often feel as if my family doesn't approve of my lifestyle as well. I am a christian; non-denominational, however I have a open mind set about life. I'm not quick to judge people, that's not my place. When I get my first place, I will have posters of various bands, The Beatles, Blue October, and expressive paintings. Unlike Mother's house, there wont be crosses around every corner and pictures of family members (that are barely spoken to) clustered around the fire place. Mother wont approve of the set up of my house, she doesn't approve of many things but that's life. I know that she loves me nonetheless. The narrator should live free the last days of his life and not be bothered with thoughts of how his lovers family doesn't approve of this and that. He should keep in mind that real parents love their offspring regardless to their lifestyle. If this isn't the case for his lover he should keep pushing on and be the support that his lover needs.
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