
Why Love & Hate
Because of Love
some find themselves
bathing in the sea of suffering
agonized by the cruelty of humanity.
To see many brothers and sisters
crying for help
begging for food
fearing for survival
breaks all silence.
Because of Hate
some find themselves
drowning in the sea of blood
determined to destroy all enemies within.
To murder their brothers and sisters
with rage and merciless
in darkness and blindness
is senseless and heartless.
But why with such madness?
Through Love & Hate
we can find strength to heal
sharing what we have with others
forgiving them for what they didn’t know.
To live and let live
with love and harmony
courage and compassion
brings hope and peace.
Isn’t that what humanity is striving for?
Ida Tong / Nov. 2 / 2023