Hate vs. Love

Hate vs. Love

A Poem by Dean

The battle ground is smooth
and well-defined.  Love is the defender.
Hate dies of its own neglect;
then when forcing its attack,
invokes the solemn rite
of stand your ground,
of casualty by friendly fire,
and of preemptive might.


Love's weapon is itself. Its arsenal
is peace to fight the demons of the wars.
Alas, it's not so popular at all.
Death and all the means we choose
to make it happen is the modus operandi
of the world, and we as western countrymen
and leaders of each blessed fray, will cheer.
Each year the marble halls of Washington
grow sturdier as we, the folks back home
affix our "yes" upon the bills
that buy the blazing guns of war.


But love is like that,
offering its kiss, and then
politely giving way to the invisible;
here it is non-entities like hate will enter,
whip-up the roaring crowd with cries
of conquest, then discretely step aside
into the void, leaving love to coalesce.


This is the true reality
that rides the wave of peace.
This is the only crown of victory,
the sole memorial of strife subdued.
Lift it high, for it must survive.
Love alone is Life!
     ~

© 2014 Dean


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They say love conquers all; it has yet to silence to roar of the cannon.

We can only pray it will be so one day.

Beccy.


Posted 10 Years Ago


Dean

10 Years Ago

Indeed. We know how already, don't we?
I don't know that love wins. I can only hope so.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Dean

10 Years Ago

It must--eventually. Hate is not a thing....an inclination, yes, but our own invention.
Wow Dean! This is so true. You aptly put into words the softness of love that must endure all manner of insults and affronts to its lofty goal. Yet, it picks up the pieces left and carries on, making all things smooth again. Seems unfair... but somehow love wins. Excellent job. Very thought provoking.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Dean

10 Years Ago

thank you!
I love this poem! Such truth and clarity of our social state and need…

Posted 10 Years Ago


Dean

10 Years Ago

Thank you so much
MomzillaNC

10 Years Ago

You're welcome.

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