Difficulties

it's hard to hate someone
you've held in your arms
someone you've kept warm
someone who's feed at your breast
someone who day by day you dressed

it's hard to hate someone you've feed
or for that someone 
bedtime stories you have read
someone you've brought joy
with a little dolly or a toy
it's hard to hate when you 
remember the joy

it's hard to hate someone
who's arms wrapped around your leg
that made crayola pictures of mom and dad
it's hard to hate what we once had
even though the out come is sad
but over all the love that drives me mad
is the one thing i have 
that forever makes me glad
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Gass Avatar
February 9, 2009 at 9:28 PM
This is beautiful, John. I hear the sadness in these words but also love mixed with it. I love the last line! Great write, John! Love, Robin
Okubo Avatar
December 31, 2008 at 5:28 AM
This is so profound but brings back unpleasant memories past. I am so sorry you were abused. It is a painful memory and certainly not easy to forget. But we have to forgive and move on, as challenging as it may seem.Do not allow bitterness to hold you back.Best wishes and God's blessings.
Swanson Avatar
December 26, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Hi John, this really hit me, I thought it was so beautiful and I can definitely relate to this with some things that have occurred in my own life. Excellent writing. BTW thanks for the kind congrats, it was much appreciated. God bless and hope you had a wonderful holiday. :) Amy
White Avatar
December 25, 2008 at 4:48 PM
love covers a multitude of sin, it is one of the greatest commandents, great write, take care D-nyce
Rhinem Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 11:03 AM
"MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU BEAUTIFUL JOHN LOVING III & ALL YOUR LOVES~MAY IT BE FILLED WITH HAPPINESS & JOY THAT SHALL LAST YOUR ENTIRE LIVES THROUGH~And~MAY THE LIGHT OF HEAVENS GRACE FOREVER BE POURED UPON YOU ALL~WITHIN WONDERS BOUNDLESS UNTO THE ENDS OF ALL TIME~WITH LOVE & WARMTH ALWAYS~JOHN!"~"MERRY CHRISTMAS!"
Strand Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 1:31 AM
Like the kyrielle touches in this one John.Rgds Brian.Christmas Blessings to you & your family.Stilton is a powerfilled but flavoursome cheese from mid-England,well worth trying.
L Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 11:24 PM
i love this one, great write and happy christmas, and bright and prosperous new year
Mac Donald Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 7:55 PM
Amazing piece, John! Love does conquer other feelings...and 'forever makes you glad'. I suppose it's a pure emotion, whereas hate is a bi-product of other things? Frustration, anger, hurt... Very touching, and definitely a mind probe. I truly hope that you have a fun and beautiful Christmas! Wishing the best to you and yours...God bless!! Mikki :)
Richards Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 5:54 PM
This is a painful poem to read....because your love comes through in spite of the difficulties of this relationship. Yes....we can love and hate at the same time...the human condition makes it so. Well written John. ~ Carrie
Payne Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 4:37 PM
Never mind John, just forget it ok. ~Michaela~
Rhinem Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Hello John Loving III~I hope that your holidays are going very well for you dear brother! This was a very sincere, deep & lovely write here~filled with heart & soul! It moved my heart actually~the way that you spoke it~the vision of it all~I always love it when I see the souls rising from the bodies of life! So, "Merry Christmas To You Dear Brother~May It Be Filled With Love For All You Love , Always, John!"~Bye Brother!:)
Payne Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Thanks for sharing your heart, and your love in this piece, it was beautiful. Blessings, and have a wonderful Holiday, ~Michaela~
Payne Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 11:36 AM
John I didn't mean for that poem to be offensive or make you angry. It has nothing to do with men getting hurt. My poem wasn't at all literal. What I mean by my poem is that someone who really wants me, who really loves me, would go through anything just to be with me, not wimp out when things get tough, when our hearts get broken and bruised, but to pull through it together. I think I deserve that. By the way this was a beautiful write, I could tell this came straight from your heart.Continued
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