P.S. Awtry Poet Couplet

Hate Is Messy

fighting hate with hatred
leaves us hateful and hated 








Matthew 5:44 But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

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Valsa George December 13, 2021 at 6:06 PM So pithy and powerful ! Hate can be conquered only through love.... ! Hope it is your vision statement. Wish there would be more people believing in this philosophy of life.... dear friend Awtry P.S. Awtry December 13, 2021 at 7:42 PM It is a high standard and I can only hope to live by it. Thank you for commenting and finding merit in these few words :) -ps

Panagiota Romios December 12, 2021 at 5:07 AM I find these two lines, powerful and full of Your comprehension of human nature. Thank you Panagiota P.S. Awtry December 12, 2021 at 7:44 AM It is so hard to do—but I know love and forgiveness really are best. Thank you so much for your sweet comment :)

Gershon Wolf December 7, 2021 at 7:34 PM Yeah. I just hate the word 'hate!' P.S. Awtry December 7, 2021 at 7:40 PM Ok. You made me laugh! :) ~ps

Rico Leffanta December 7, 2021 at 10:45 AM "Know your enemy" can make a difference! P.S. Awtry December 7, 2021 at 11:14 AM ooh, that is true! Thank you Rico for stopping by! Hope all is well :) ~ps