Love and Fear
The opposite of love is not hate
It is fear
And it is fear that creates hate.
These two forces exist within us all
At the very roots of survival,
Both natural, both essential.
And yet like the two dogs in our heart
It makes all the difference in the world
Which one we feed.
(12/28/24)
Copyright © James Moore | Year Posted 2024
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