Consuming Thing

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Hate is a consuming thing And it makes the emotions king Body and soul bound by evil In a constant state of upheaval And I fell into a whole lot of hate At my mind, soul, and spirit it ate And it burned, burned, burned~~ that evil And it burned, burned, burned, and stirred upheaval Now I've had a taste of love Sent to me from above And its power reveals and its strength does heal Hate is a consuming thing And it makes the emotions king Body and soul bound by evil In a constant state Of upheaval And I fell into a whole lot of hate At my mind, soul and spirit it ate And it burned, burned, burned~~ That evil That evil Think about Johnny Cash's song, "A Ring Of Fire" ..I did not get rights to associate this with his family so don't use it outside of here.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/24/2024 4:53:00 PM

I have forgotten all the lyrics of the Cash song, but you matched the rhythm pretty well, Sara. it's fun to do this kind of thing. Great message too

Sara Kendrick
Date: 1/25/2024 3:46:00 AM

Andrea, I need to work on it since I am reading in the light of a new day, but I don't know exactly where to start. Thanks for dropping by. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/24/2024 4:20:00 PM

spectacular poem, Sara K. I agree. Hate is all consuming, leaving nothing in its fiery path. I appreciate how your compared it to its opposite, love. Well done! hugs, Sara B.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 1/25/2024 3:44:00 AM

I agree, Sara B. We had here in our state a number of years back a murder of a newly elected sheriff. I saw his wife deteriorate before my eyes when she was shown on TV filled with hate and the desire for vengeance. Thanks for the visit and kind review of my work. Sara K

Silent One

Date: 1/24/2024 11:48:00 AM

You wrote an excellent poem resonating with the song... you are right with your words..

Sara Kendrick
Date: 1/24/2024 12:46:00 PM

Thank you, SO. I appreciate the visit. Sara K

I Am Anaya

Date: 1/24/2024 11:09:00 AM

Hate is a consuming thing as you have described in this amazing lyric, Sara. Hate can be a powerful tool that engages followers, gets them hooked the same way crafty metaphors and alluring alliteration make writing sparkle. It's the nature of some, but in the end when awareness they find, those who awaken, "Now I've had a taste of love Sent to me from above And its power reveals and its strength does heal" (beautiful poetry) if only more can have a taste of it. This is a fave for me. Hugs!

Sara Kendrick
Date: 1/24/2024 12:42:00 PM

I Am Anaya, I am honored that you would fav my work. Your comments are uplifting. Thanks for the visit. Sara K