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Four Little Letters

Today we over use this word hate, it only has four little letters yet is a huge word. Years ago we hardly every heard the word, today it is used daily. Seems like everyone hates everything, this is what our world had turned into~a world of hate? Kids hate their classmates, before they get to know them. Some say they hate a celebrity, they do not know them~only what the news has said. How does one hate someone they do not know, that sounds crazy. Would you like to be hated, by someone you did not know? Should one judge a book or person by their cover, of course not. Yet many do it, but why? Some say they hate Brussels sprouts, I love Brussels sprouts. Cut and fried golden brown, add some crispy bacon, onions and spices. Hate comes in many sizes and shapes, what size and shape have you become? Hate can become an inner conflict, between body~mind~soul. I say to hate go far away, I do not want to play. I want peace and love, here to stay. Date Written: 8/16/2022 2 Place Inner conflict Contest Sponsored by: Unseeking Seeker

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Jeanette Brewin

Date: 10/12/2022 12:01:00 AM

Yes I agree. It would be nice to have a peaceful world. A good poem. Well done.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/15/2022 1:15:00 PM

Thank You, for reading/writing to me........................

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 10/10/2022 8:16:00 AM

You are right Paula. The word hate seems to be attached to any topic, anytime, any place. Sadly so overused. Well written, saying it all.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/15/2022 1:15:00 PM

Thank You, for reading/writing to me........................

Michael Tor

Date: 9/2/2022 6:43:00 PM

Another favorite Paula. Your observations of this world are spot on. The hatred in Society fueled by the media and world is shameful. You have captured reality here and I am so grateful to read this sad truth. A favorite for me today. God bless you...

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/15/2022 1:15:00 PM

Thank You, for reading/writing to me...........

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/27/2022 1:08:00 AM

When I was a child we never said or heard that word. It was a word no one thought to say. Now it is bantered about as haphazardly as dried grass clippings.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/27/2022 8:13:00 AM

Thanks for your wonderful visit. So true, as a kid we Never heard the word Hate. Now it is everywhere. Way over used. So Very Sad. We need more love/kindness. Have a great/blessed day.............

Valsa George

Date: 8/22/2022 6:53:00 PM

Paula, you are absolutely right ! In our world, now hate overules love. Indeed hate gives no peace, but creates an inner conflict. I enjoyed so much your concluding lines- a parody of the nursery rhyme... Rain, rain go away! Congratulations on your win, sweet Paula !

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/23/2022 10:10:00 AM

Thanks for your wonderful visit and for your congratulations. It is an honor to have this win. Glad you enjoyed my write. When did hate take over the world? It will destroy people. So Very Sad. We need more love/kindness. Have a great/blessed day.............

Len Gasun

Date: 8/21/2022 9:39:00 PM

Hate can become an inner conflict between body, mind and soul.,I strongly agree with you my dear friend. Great and wonderful write my dear friend Paula. Congratulations on your win! Thanks for sharing. God bless you always. Hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/22/2022 11:02:00 AM

Thanks for your wonderful visit and for your congratulations. It is an honor to have this win. Glad you like my write. I have seen hate destroy people. So Sad. We need more love so hate will run far, far away. Have a great/blessed day...............................

Bill Baker

Date: 8/19/2022 7:51:00 AM

I'm with you, Paula. Love not hate will be my date. It will be a lot more fun. When Love comes in the hate will run. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/19/2022 10:49:00 AM

Thanks for your wonderful visit. Glad you like my write. We need more love so hate will run far, far away. Smiles back to you. Have a great/blessed~day/weekend.............

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/19/2022 6:50:00 AM

Oh how things have changed, Paula, i'm old school, does my head in, today and yes Hate is up there with so many other words over used. Great Poetry.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/19/2022 10:46:00 AM

Thanks for your wonderful visit. Glad you like this write. So true, today hate and other words are over used. Where/when did things go so wrong??? Things/times have really changed. Have a great/blessed~day/weekend.............

Deb M

Date: 8/17/2022 5:39:00 PM

Hi Paula… I remember my mum used to tell me when I was young not use the word hate…say you dislike something but do not hate. That has always stayed with me. I love your poem you said it all so well Paula! Really enjoyed….Debx

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/19/2022 10:40:00 AM

Thanks for your wonderful visit. Glad you love my write. Today, hate and the word seems to be everywhere. Oh yes, we also used the word dislike but Never the word hate. Boy, how the times have changed. Have a great/blessed~day/weekend......................

Timothy Ray

Date: 8/17/2022 8:41:00 AM

i could not add another line this is so well executed....i have seen it in the naked form at a military funeral i was part of an escort and on the corner so-called Christians screaming hatred...i remembered my job, forgive and move on...to give into hatred is against my New Testament learning...it is the only answer to hatred.....Love and forgiveness

Timothy Ray
Date: 8/17/2022 9:12:00 AM

may the fruition of God's blessings follow you this day and every day.....

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/17/2022 9:08:00 AM

Thanks for your wonderful visit. Today, hate seems to be everywhere. That is why I wrote this. Hate will kill a person. When I was a kid I never heard the word. I have learned to turn things over to God and tell Him to deal with it. What ever it is. I than watch to see what He does. He can do a better job can I could ever do. Have a great/blessed day......................

Michael Tor

Date: 8/16/2022 9:52:00 PM

Hate is a terrible word. Paula thank you for bringing light to it. Blessings your way Dear...

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/17/2022 9:02:00 AM

Thanks for your wonderful visit. Yes, "Hate is a terrible word." Today, it is used everywhere. That is why I wrote this. When I was a kid I never heard the word. The world has gone mad and we are living in it. Have a great/blessed day......................

Eve Roper

Date: 8/16/2022 7:20:00 PM

So,so true.. Hate never leaves. Blessing dear lady.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/17/2022 8:54:00 AM

Thanks for your wonderful visit. Glad you like my write. One must tell hate to go far, far away and Never return. For their own peace and for the peace of others. God can make it go away with prayer. Have a great/blessed day.....................

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/16/2022 1:04:00 PM

Hi Paula, What a well written thought-provoking write about hate. I share your same sentiments, want HATE to go far far away, and hopes it never returns. Have a nice day-Alexis

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/16/2022 1:46:00 PM

Thanks for your wonderful visit. Glad you like this write. Yes, hate go far far away and Never return. That would be lovely. Have a great/blessed day.....................