Individuals

I hate you
And you hate me
For the things
We think we believe 
Not looking at each
Individually 
But as a whole
Collectively

I have a mind
And so do you
So why do we 
Misconstrue
What you think of me
And I think of you
Which more often than not
Is far from the truth

Just because we voice
Our opinions out loud 
Doesn't mean we think
Along with the crowd 
Last time I looked
Pretty sure I found
That both you and I
Make our own sound

Which means... 

I do not hate you
And you do not hate me
For a lot of the things 
That we both believe
Looking at this
Individually 
Can't we both agree
Collectively
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Sands Avatar
February 21, 2018 at 3:53 PM
Well written Mike. I agree. :)
Hoffman Avatar
February 20, 2018 at 9:11 AM
I concur as this silly hate is quite a bore; hence we should all agree that we disagree and nothing more…Another awesome thought provoker Mike!~Che :)
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