Who could you touch, cuddle or kiss?
The world had seen nothing like this.
Harrowing warnings everyday on TV.
Dig into your past, any regrets to see?

Victims became 'lepers' to our shame.
A witch hunt went on to pin the blame.
People became defensive or often lie.
The dirty tabloids felt the need to pry.

Victims coaxed to hide away in a shelł
To get through it alone, their living hell.
Suspicion was rife, the world was afraid.
All over was built an invisible barricade.

Some people wished each victim inside.
Their selfish cruelty, impossible to hide.
I remember those dark days, years ago.
Have attitudes changed, I don't think so.