Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

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 October 29, 2019 at 4:18 AM So sad... I choose LOVE - God is love... So sad.. God bless you always, Gina Heidi Sands October 29, 2019 at 10:29 AM Yes, very sad Regina. I choose love and God too. Thank you for your kind support. Have a great day :)

Sandra Adams October 28, 2019 at 6:38 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 October 28, 2019 at 8:11 PM You are certainly right on that Sandra. Sadly, it is growing. I appreciate your comment on this. Thank you :)

Panagiota Romios October 28, 2019 at 11:04 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 October 28, 2019 at 12:14 PM Thank you for your comment Panagiota :)

Chris Green October 28, 2019 at 10:23 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 October 28, 2019 at 10:30 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 October 28, 2019 at 10:20 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 October 28, 2019 at 10:29 AM You are right Tom. That is our only chance. Thank you for your comment on this :)

Vijay Pandit October 28, 2019 at 9:26 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 October 28, 2019 at 9:27 AM Thank you Vijay. I hope we find the guidance too. I like what you said, room for all in divinity :)

Gershon Wolf October 28, 2019 at 9:15 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 October 28, 2019 at 9:26 AM Thank you Gershon. I agree whole heartedly with all you said, about countering it. I appreciate your comment on this :)