Brush With Hate

Hate drove past in metallic gold flake.
Remote voice called my name, trying to suck me in.

                                       (I didn't answer)

I overcame him long ago.
Still, lambent hazel darkened green.

                            (so seductive hate can be)

Next time we met
on my way home.
       
               (I thought he might follow me)

I left his a*s behind.
It was a good day.

(hope you had one too)

Reviews

[Kristallo]

"Still, lambent hazel darkened green, so seductive hate can be." That is indeed, a genius line. I love the structure of this one, it's unique to you, very witty. Also the esoteric content is reminiscent of yesterday.. the veiled words you've chosen speak directly to me. I know the struggle well, and the affirmative glory of surpassing such malicious feelings, overcoming them and leaving them behind to smolder and die out. Flawless write, Michael, I truly loved it. :)

[Corset]

this gives me a giggle, isn't it great when not even road rage can ruin your day, this makes me smile! I wish I could be like this all the time, but I have a lot of zen catching to do yet. love this one too!

[Deandra Dawn]

Love this! Brilliant. I love the first line especially....had me hooked right from the beginning.

[FJ Davis]

Hatred, being a master of disguise, is often able to gain access to places he really isn't welcome. Since you "overcame him long ago," you quickly recognized this demon and adeptly gave him the slip.
Sounds like a plan, 13--a decidedly poetic one!

[Renée]

lol Way to go and Way to write ! High five !

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. ha ha ! ... i absolutely love the tone in which you've narrated this apparently simple but absolutely profound piece of writing ... and ... the innovative structure is inspiring ... makes the post so powerful ... and you're right ... "so seductive hate can be" ... a stalker too ... the only way out is to leave "his a*s" behind ... yes, i had a good day ... a hate-less day ... awesome work, my friend ... the power of poetry shines in your words ... :) ...

[Mary]

Genius! I have to post this on my wall and read it aloud every day. Hate does take on a golden nature of its own of its own- shiny and attractive- sucks us in "our hate is justified", we cry... in actuality a parasite has infected us; yet it's so attractive, we need the reminder- leave "his a*s behind" great line! bravo!

[Emily B]

always a good day, when you leave hate behind

enjoyed very much