James Mclain Poet Lyric

Someone To Hate

Some One—to Hate—is useful—
When Kingdoms lose their Way—
They pass a Law—archaic—
And point the Crowd—to Prey—

A Statute—thin as Spider’s Thread—
Yet sharp enough—to bind—
The Small—the Poor—the Lawless—
The Unprotected—Mind—

For Power—loves a Spectacle—
A Name—to crucify—
So Multitudes—forget their Wounds—
While watching Someone—Die—

But One—once walked among the Dust—
With Sandals—torn and mild—
He kept his Company—with Thieves—
And spoke unto the Wild—

“Do you believe in Me?” they asked—
He answered—not with Rod—
But sat beside the Lawless Ones—
The Outcasts—near to God—

The Mentor—of the Poorest Breath—
Of Sinners—unafraid—
He broke the Bread with Those Condemned—
Whom Proper Courts—betrayed—

So when the World requires a Hate—
To quiet Fear—and Blame—
Remember—who the Teacher kept—
And whom the Mob—would name—

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Paige Hind March 10, 2026 at 9:12 PM This is moving. It reminds me of where He said about the sinner woman who loved much. Beautiful, James