The End Result of Hate

Here I lie
I think I have grown
The thoughts in my head
Are all that I own

But own them I will
They make sense to me
I cause harm to no one
As it should be

Yet all that I read
Is terribly sad
What causes this hate?
What makes them so bad?

To harm so many
That you do not know
Why would you do this?
You reap what you sow

Keep in mind
The harm that you cause
Will come back to you
Perhaps give you pause

And then understand
All that you’ve harmed
The women, the children
Do you really feel charmed?

You made a statement
Of what you believed
But what has it done?
To the families that grieve

You’ve taken away
Lives not meant to be lost
You think you are better
But at what cost?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Wesley Avatar
August 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Tina, just an amazing verse on the Norway tragedy. It really pulls the heartstrings and I wish so many more could read it.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace