Four Letter Words

Love is something we're born with
Hate is something we're taught
Love is something we look for
While hate can never be sought

Love doesn't takes any effort at all
But hate takes a lot of work
Love makes you feel good inside
While hate makes you feel like a jerk

Love is something that always brings peace
While hate only causes war
Love will always be welcomed
But hate we will always ignore

Love grows freely inside of us
Hate someone plants a seed
Love is part of who we are
Hate is a whole different breed

The only thing they have in common
They're both just a four letter word
Love will always come natural
Hate must be seen and heard
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Taylor Avatar
April 7, 2010 at 4:45 PM
Thats excellent, Larry. Great job. Food for thought.
Budd Avatar
April 6, 2010 at 11:15 AM
I agree! Wise words.
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