Why do we hate
when it saps our energy
when it kills our compassion
when it requires so much of us
Why do we hate
when we are afraid
when we are unfamiliar
when we are angry
Why do we hate
when there are children dying
when there are people suffering
when we know it only adds
to the global pain we all feel
Why do we hate
when we say we are hungry for justice
when we are thirsty to be recognized
when we are seeking freedom
(for whom?)
Why do we hate
when we are called to compassion
when we know the power of love is greater
when we just want to be loved ourselves
Why do we hate?