Hate Mains Kills Destroys Poem by Terence George Craddock

hate mains kills destroys...
we humanity are hung guilty
convicted by past testament
hate tried crimes throughout history;
across all cultures lands peoples
a proven track record attests
proves dark cruel consequences
of sowing vengeance hate;

love can heal...
healing may be
a much harder road;
to follow than hate
love requires courage
effort faith forgiveness;

time wisdom...
many cannot exorcism
hate out of their own hearts
blessed are the peacemakers;
despots traditionally kill peacemakers
peace makers are bad for war profits
sometimes peacemakers stop wars
for this crime peace makers are often killed;

ignorance...
anger rage
revenge hate;
hates
pesky enlightened
peacemakers;

violence begot violence...
countless organizations like terror Hamas
taught hate in first breaths mother's
milk spread hate conflict war: peace;
is not a sacred blessing people...
living in conflict zones are likely to enjoy
peace is a luxury people living in privilege
first world countries often take for granted;

when we consider how many
live by the sword, the necessity
of armies in countries around
the globe, how few can make
a living from advocating peace;
then global conflict is not surprising;

the architects
of war have their wealth
invested in wars
peace we few pray for;
people suffering conflict
pray harder more earnestly
than blessed enjoying luxury peace
bleeding split blood more profit war blood;


Terence George Craddock (Afterglows Echoes Of Starlight)
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