Love and hate

I wrote this back inn 1993. Young woman wanted everything and nothing. I told her life is long and hard. We must try to be kind.

 

                      Love and Hate

 She spoke of love and hate in the same sentence.
 
I asked her did she know the difference?
 
She wanted my affection and wanted to escape.
 
Now our love had turn dirty.
 
Like love was drowning her somehow.
 
I asked does she want to be free?
 
A tear rolled down her young beautiful face.
 
I told her "life is a bloody roller coaster ride.
 
The decision of to give or to take.
 
It is our road to decide?
 
Today it may not matter.
 
All things good and bad  will fade away with time.
 
I don't hold on to things that desire  to be free.
 
The only proof of true love is time.
 
Stay with me if you desire? "
 
                          John Castellenas
                            17 Oct. 1993
                         
 
 
 
 
 

 

Author's Note

Old poem from the past. Take a lot of pain to make a wise man.

Reviews

[Aurora Lynn]

Very good poem. Though I cannot say that I have ever felt this pain before, I know can say that I can imagine what it feels like.

It's so true, what you said; people want the best of everything, even if it hurts other people. 'She spoke of love and hate in the same sentence./I asked her did she know the difference?' Powerful line. You have a gift for expressing emotions in writing. Good job!

[November Gold]

"Takes a lot of pain to make a wise man" Holy s**t, you could not have spoken truer words! This one hit home today, those of us who encounter these people caught in between and not knowing what they want until they have already spun us into their web are a real thorn in my side right now. As always though, you pen a thought, or an emotion perfectly and I loved this.

[Becky C Strukamp]

A very beautiful Poem. The words just flow of the tongue with ease...

There is a fine line, as they say between love and hate, this poem tells it well.

Great penning Coyote. As always , I enjoy reading your works of art.

[MaddyHi]

This was a very nice and emotional poem. I loved how you put the words as if you were saying this in real life. The only mistake was "life is a bloody roller coaster ride. You need to put 2 quotation marks.

[Abhishek Ramkissoon]

very true. a heart warming poom expressed in a very decent manner. i can feel the emotions involved, by experience. reminds me much of myself, "The only proof of true love is time."
been touched by this one.

[littlelilypurplebride]

So very true wise words my friend we learn fromour pain makes us stronger and a better person and where we can share that wisdom we have learned from our pain. thank you for those love reviews on those poems god bless lily

[Morning Star]

i agreed with your words life is a roller coaster
You must be ready for the ride if not
sat it free if it comes back it was meant to be
I one was told by another poet
Love and hate go hand in hand
your words captured intense feelings and emotions!

[Ashesh]

"i dont hold on to the things that desire to be free.." loved it. beautiful poem.

[Lenard L. Banks III]

Yes, indeed it takes a lot of pain, your words came from my heart you stole my feeling and put them in this poem. Since I'm wise I know that you didn't steal my feelings but most man share this very pain you displayed in this well writen poem. This was a real azz poem!

[Shardbearer99]

There is a lot of pain when it comes to love. It be very upsetting - heartbreaking, to see the girl you want so badly, you can't have her as she is with someone else. You almost feel like you have died inside. It was a lovely poem showing how difficult a dilemma one can feel when they are in a relationship knowing that they love and hate the person just as equally. It flowed beautifully as well and I enjoyed reading your work. Keep up the good work