Hate Should Abate

Hate! what a word
In this world of ours
Festered to our core
Oozes from our pores.
 
Religion-ed neighbours 
Harbour Hate
Why?
In this worldly state.
 
We can only pray
It's not all around
We can't all be
So dumbfound.
 
Neighbour to neighbour
Friend to friend
When it comes to Religion
I can't comprehend.
 
As each new generation
Comes along
Hopefully the word hate
Will be long gone
It should never have been a word
For this world to take
This word Hate should Abate.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Bangalee Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 11:03 PM
in the true humane heart if I nourish Love then it's impossible the living of Hate!~ your poem inspires me to write this
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
May 12, 2015 at 8:33 PM
James, never ever hate.. no matter what its better to forgive and let it go...~olive eloisa
Fraser Avatar
May 13, 2015 at 3:54 PM
It depends on the circumstances Olive. There are certain criteria that determines ones thoughts as to whether hate or dislike. James xx
Kendrick Avatar
September 24, 2009 at 3:54 PM
Hate is an emotion that destroys the one that is holding onto the emotion. Like the way that you presented it here. Keep writing. Sara
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
May 25, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Hate, like bigotry is an acid. It destroys the very vessel that holds it. Vince
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