I Care About What You Think, But If Poem by James McLain

Of course,
I Care what you think about me
but if.

It's not my intention
to beat you up
about your head but if.

The current state of our world
was not brought about by love, but by hate,
but if.

Do you live in a country where
because of your speech
you or your family would be harmed,
but if.

Nothing lasts forever,
but if, in the end, hate can't win out.

But if, you remember who you are
conceived in love, brought forth in hope
hate will never take your soul.