The Right To Retaliate

The right to retaliate. Is this a human right Or wrong? Hurt me, I suffer. This is not a shared experience. Knowing pain and anguish, Being human, Can I inflict The same on you? Can I fight your hate with love? Can I hold you close until your heart melts And sees my world? The wounds are deep, I am scarred, and Bear the marks of your hate. Can my hate be turned to love? Hate and evil Lie side by side Love and good Have no bed. Hate and evil Comfort each Other with Might and right. Love and good Rest in the heart Of humanity And the meek shall inherit the earth. PB