The Opposite of Love

See if you agree with the acrostic message.

Although many think it, it’s not hate.
People have to feel to hate.
Another group sees it as anger,
That is so very far from the truth.
How can any feeling at all be the opposite of love?
You cannot love and lack feeling.
 

Author's Note

Can you love someone and hate them at the same time? I think so, how can hate be its opposite then?

Reviews

[alternative_be]

Yes, there is a thin line between love and hate. In order to be able to love and/or hate someone you need to feel for that particular person. Love and hate both are human emotions. One can only state that when you hate somebody to some extend, your love for them has lessened but has not gone completely away. It is perfectly possible to have a love-hate relationship.
It is only when apathy comes into play that there is a complete absence of feeling, so yes, apathy can be seen as the opposite of both love and hate.
Very well spotted and a joy to read!

[Lucy Landers]

Very sweet! Apathy.

[T]

A thought provoking poem, Michael. I don't think I can hate anyone I love. Maybe not like them sometimes :) But the love is always there ... Great acrostic! aloha

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

Perhaps hate is not the right word. A friend told me recently she was advised to never use that word in any circumstance. Nice acrostic - a form I have yet to work with. Brings much to mind - much to ponder. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and words.
Light and Love,
Siddartha