Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Love and Hate

Love and hate are closely connected
Emotions both strong and intense
A fine line divides these extremes
Oft times we straddle the fence

It takes what seems like an innocent event
To shove us one way or the other
We're up on top of the world one moment
Next moment afraid we'll smother

Controlling emotions is difficult at best
Bombarded by outside influence
Always requiring strength and dedication
To maintain love's continuance

Lost without love's sweet guiding light
Through sad time and times of joy
Love must conquer the uncertain heart
And never allow hate to destroy

Love and hate are closely connected
Emotions both strong and intense
A fine line divides these two extremes
Oft times we straddle the fence


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Guru Jad February 22, 2013 at 4:48 PM Love conquers all, defeats all impediments; Love needs not shallow compliments - It takes a sacrifice of many an hour; For a mother bird to build a bower - It is this what defies hatred in a glance; And this what gives love a chance!!! An amazingly-written poem! Jack Ellison February 22, 2013 at 6:13 PM As I stated in response your very kind comments about my "Spring Has Done Sprung", you will have a great following here! I will keep a close eye on your successes! Cheers, Jack

Wayland Bunch February 22, 2013 at 11:14 AM Love is a great listener but a terrible counselor, and yes many times we walk a very fine line. The things we like about a person, coming back in other ways to bother us so much. Great work Jack. Jack Ellison February 22, 2013 at 2:13 PM "Love is a great listener but a terrible councillor"... well said my friend! Thanks again for your kindness... Jack

Audrey Haick February 20, 2013 at 12:41 PM Life is all about choices, so true Jack... Thank you for sharing this...makes us do some introspection. Always, Annalise Jack Ellison February 20, 2013 at 3:48 PM You are very sweet my dear Annalise! Thank you once again... love and big hugs, Jack xox

Richard Lamoureux February 20, 2013 at 10:46 AM How true Jack. well said my friend! Jack Ellison February 20, 2013 at 3:47 PM Thanks my dear west coast buddy! Cheers!

Carol Eastman February 20, 2013 at 7:38 AM I gave up on hating a long time ago... except for those slow drivers... in front of me... that I can't see around... They do try my patience... Perhaps I should put my glasses back on when I drive... LOL. Naw... I just let my Hubby drive... mostly... LOL Jack Ellison February 20, 2013 at 3:45 PM "I just let my Hubby drive"... it's best you do that my dear Carol! LOL Big huggeroonies! xox

Donna Jones February 20, 2013 at 7:30 AM Said like a master...very nice

Donna Jones February 20, 2013 at 7:27 AM Said like a master...very nice

Lucilla Carrillo February 20, 2013 at 7:12 AM Jack; This is so true. There is only a fine line between love and hate. I prefer love. Someone once said - love is born of nothing, but can die of anything. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla Jack Ellison February 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM WOWSERS!!! "love is born of nothing, but can die of anything" beautiful thought! Much appreciated Lucilla... hugs, Jack xox