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Swat the Hate- Hate Bug

Hatred is simply a fractious bug on the brain
which doesn't always wash away with the rain
that is neither the rain of love nor that of homily

But if you solemnly profess belief
in the God right above
let this even to atheists be relief
that God only means love
for no religion preaches hatred to man or family

The wronged wishing to be placated
The tortured wishing to be avenged
Embittered humans provoked to evil hatred
forgetting we are all but Adam's progeny, one kindred
Alas, hatred's a scenario that so costs humanity

Most of us are tired of hearing
of this cause and effect' circle of violence and repercussion
Why wilfully make yourself a target and fall in lasting perdition?

We don't wanna hear the hate crimes is a virus
that has no earthly cure
Since compassion is a vaccine to
prevent it for sure

Yet some might think this is easy to sing and easy to say
Gosh, but don't the world need 
more die-hard supporters of peace till judgement day?

Keep the peace and spread it.!!
Do your bit, come use your wit.
Swat and squash the hate bug from your mind and heart
Promote love and compassion even with words and art

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 11/22/2019 1:56:00 PM

You bring up such good points in this piece; well penned truths.

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 10/4/2019 11:21:00 AM

What a write!!! A great piece of advice. A must read in the present scenario.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 8/27/2019 12:53:00 AM

Bravo! Words of wisdom, well penned.

Yasmin Ilahi

Date: 8/24/2019 5:24:00 PM

Like this poem. A lot of truth in your words.

Mark Peterson

Date: 7/1/2019 2:59:00 PM

Thanks for offering a higher path that more befits the dignity of man. On the back of a three-wheeled cab I once saw a small sign that stated: “Anger is brief madness.” I often found peace in the chaos of India.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 8/24/2019 2:44:00 AM

It sure does! Thanks so much for an interesting comment. Yes I think there is peace in the chaos.

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 7/1/2019 12:26:00 PM

I see i really do agree with you generally speaking dear poetess.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 8/24/2019 2:42:00 AM

Glad you do! Thanks!

Anil Deo

Date: 6/29/2019 3:52:00 AM

beautiful. I knew you were such a person: grace, faith, hope, charity, and forgiveness. Those that preach it often, are most often greedy recipients of forgiveness, while dispensing HATE to all & sundry. Even this we must forgive. I love you and your spirit Zainab

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 6/30/2019 2:37:00 AM

Hmm your comment has confusing implications which can be misunderstood. Because you are perhaps unwittingly, implying that those who preach forgiveness, love, dispense hate to all and sundry????? Please clarify. Thanks for liking the spirit of the poem though, . Thanks .

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/18/2019 2:40:00 PM

just beautiful and all -embracing, S! ...'love is the answer', not hate... huggs

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 6/20/2019 1:36:00 PM

It sure is, so let's spread love pal. Warm thanks!

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 6/17/2019 4:01:00 AM

A wonderful rendition of how to reach the Beauty of Humanity.. a great pleasure to read.. thank you, Zaynab, for sharing your beauties and thoughts.. Blessings.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 6/20/2019 1:36:00 PM

And warmest thanks for a great comment friend sister!

Ralph Sergi

Date: 6/16/2019 3:16:00 PM

A beautiful poem to advocate peace and compassion. My compliments!

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 6/17/2019 12:55:00 AM

Thanks so much poet for the nice acknowledgement and for supporting peace! Now I want to read yours.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 6/15/2019 5:24:00 AM

We don't wanna hear the hate crimes is a virus that has no earthly cure Since compassion is a vaccine to prevent it for sure "and will we ever learn to inoculate our selves with kindness, always with our neighbor in mind "

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 6/15/2019 10:13:00 AM

Wow yes you added to my poem with your fine phrasing, warm thanks for your thoughts on this.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/15/2019 12:27:00 AM

Much to contemplate with this piece. Thanks so much for your kind visit and comment.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 6/15/2019 12:49:00 AM

I'm glad that you find it worth thought, thanks so much for the review poet!

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 6/14/2019 5:39:00 PM

I absolutely love reading this wonderful poem of yours, it was a wonderful poem and the last line beautifully sums up the whole purpose of your writing, I just hope that everyone get rid of this bug known as hatred and lives a life full of compassion and love. You can't even imagine how beautiful that world shall be, one unaware of what jealousy or hatred even feels like, one in which we all are one under the name of humans. Anyways thanks for reading my poem, good luck and have a nice day

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 6/15/2019 12:48:00 AM

Thanks Faraz for your nice comment supporting peace and compassion in the world with your ideas too. Yes that would be the world to live for.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/14/2019 3:15:00 PM

I agree with all but your last line. I believe love and compassion and words and art can coincide beautifully together. (I know that you mean hateful words and not loving words.) The written word and beautiful art may contain symbiotic peace and love depending on the artist or the poet. We indeed are all connected and need to remember that before we condemn others. I enjoyed your lovely poem S.K. Aloha, Connie xxoo

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 6/14/2019 3:48:00 PM

I think my last line is misunderstood to be the opposite of my intention l I clearly meant we should promote love and compassion with' words and art. Poetry can help unite and bring peace to the world indeed. So I edited it for clarity.Hope that clears the misunderstanding, warmest thanks for siding and supporting peace and compassion.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/14/2019 3:01:00 PM

So deep ..and so thoughtful..so much to ponder and learn in every verse. Your poem is a life lesson..a wonderful write, S. zaynab.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 6/14/2019 4:07:00 PM

Thanks so much for your acknowledgement poet! Have a good day,

Constance La France

Date: 6/14/2019 1:45:00 PM

Zaynab, hate is a cancer in the soul and it hurts the person who feels it the most. I refuse to let it take root in me, no matter what is done, I will not become the person who hurt me and I have been hurt many times. My father used to tell me when I would come home crying, "never let your enemies know that they have hurt you". Great poem and very thought provoking ~

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 6/14/2019 4:04:00 PM

Great advice indeed, thanks ever so much for such a great story and comment, really appreciate it. Best wishes,

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 6/14/2019 1:39:00 PM

Great piece encouraging love and hating evil. nice rhyme and flow. Well done!

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 6/14/2019 4:02:00 PM

Thanks soo much for comment supporting love and my poetry! Cheers!

Hilo Poet

Date: 6/14/2019 1:27:00 PM

Hate is an evil that, allows those who are blind to it, see more clearly that it is something that they do not have, and will appreciate to know that, it will also allow those who have hate in them, see more clearly that it is evil, and hopefully, they will have a change in heart to better themselves to rid the hate and begin to love again, Aloha William

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 6/14/2019 4:01:00 PM

Yes hopefully all haters have a change of heart. Thanks for your fine thoughts on this!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/14/2019 12:35:00 PM

The media pushes hate. Most people in the public I come across are nice. There are exceptions. Nevertheless, we must all add to the kindness factor to spur it on to humanity! Nicely said.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 6/14/2019 3:58:00 PM

Yes thanks God majority don't act with hate as God created for love but some defy that purpose. Yes we should add to the kindness in the world in our way, warmest thanks for your comment and thoughts on this.