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I was asked to define the word hate

I hate windows when you see right through me  
I hate expectations when they’re clearly above me 
I hate the mirror when it's only me 

I hate thinking it’ll get better 
I hate realizing I didn’t die at thirteen 
I really hate how it defines me 

I hate surviving, not living 
I hate broken promises 
I hate being stuck when it's clear you closed the chapter 

I hate change 
I hate emotions, especially when I have to pretend 
I hate apologizing because I want everything you have to give

I hate and hate until even the letters blur 

Most of all I hate when hating feels good because then I start to love the cycle

- k.a.j

Copyright © K.A. Johnson | Year Posted 2025

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