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If Hate Was

If hate was fuel, our country would burn right now If hate was food, our grocery stores would be empty If hate was a cigarette, it would be butts in ashtrays of ashes If hate was the wind, it would be fiercely howling If hate was candy, people wouldn’t have any teeth If hate was a computer, it would malfunction and crash If hate was the rain, we would be flooded by now The hate is spreading across our land, at everyone’s feet Filling the air we breathe and reaching our ears day to day What will you do to counter it, stay dry and tune it out? What will you do to survive without flowing in it? Heidi Sands 10/28/19

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Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/29/2019 4:18:00 AM

So sad... I choose LOVE - God is love... So sad.. God bless you always, Gina

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/29/2019 10:29:00 AM

Yes, very sad Regina. I choose love and God too. Thank you for your kind support. Have a great day :)

Sandra Adams

Date: 10/28/2019 6:38:00 PM

i think there is so much ugly our there that hate is breeding hate...it's growing... good penning....sad but true are your words.... hugs

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/28/2019 8:11:00 PM

You are certainly right on that Sandra. Sadly, it is growing. I appreciate your comment on this. Thank you :)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/28/2019 11:04:00 AM

Great piem , Heidi. Nah, people will not stand for free speech. It's easier and more comfortable to hide. We are only human. If we think humans can solve things with pea brains. We are wrong. Read world history. A compendium of man's inability to be peaceful and loving. Bodies upon bodies. Looking for the right ruler. There are none. Panagiota

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/28/2019 12:14:00 PM

Thank you for your comment Panagiota :)

Chris Green

Date: 10/28/2019 10:23:00 AM

Hopefully it is just a cycle Heidi but sadly, I don't think so. I see this entire mess festering until it destroy the country completely. Free speech and freedom of thought is quickly becoming a thing of the past.

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/28/2019 10:30:00 AM

I know Chris. I see it as sad as you do. It is a mess festering out of control. Free speech is quickly becoming a thing of the past and we must fight this :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/28/2019 10:20:00 AM

So much hatred in our world Heidi, does it matter about skin colour, what religion you are or have a disability. More love, more respect and only then have we got a chance on creating a peaceful world for all. Tom

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/28/2019 10:29:00 AM

You are right Tom. That is our only chance. Thank you for your comment on this :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/28/2019 9:26:00 AM

So much truth in your poem about the way things are..but the nation is founded on solid principles and this too will pass. I hope we find our guidance in whatever form of prayer we believe in....room for all in divinity.

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/28/2019 9:27:00 AM

Thank you Vijay. I hope we find the guidance too. I like what you said, room for all in divinity :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/28/2019 9:15:00 AM

Great commentary and questions, Heidi, on the growing divisiveness and bitterness in the USA... My remedy: Give unconditional love to one and all. Disagree without being disagreeable. Always respect the dignity of every individual. And pray to God for shalom/real peace/healing-wholeness. Cheers, Gershon

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/28/2019 9:26:00 AM

Thank you Gershon. I agree whole heartedly with all you said, about countering it. I appreciate your comment on this :)