I Make Enemies Poem by Mark Heathcote

I will do anything not to make enemies
But enemies I make
I make enemies with obedience
I make enemies with compassion
I make enemies with forgiveness

I will do anything not to make enemies
But enemies I make
Oh, how to make amends is always difficult
I make enemies with gifts and apologies
I make enemies with kisses
I make enemies of enemies
Praying for guidance
Praying for their souls

Oh, how not to make enemies
Can anyone tell me truthfully?
How not to make enemies
How not to anger fools baying vengeance
And vendettas for goals
I will do anything not to make enemies
Listen to their vitriol bitter howls
But enemies I make
I make enemies with obedience
I make enemies with compassion
I make enemies with forgiveness
I make enemies with gifts and apologies
I make enemies with a kiss
I make enemies of enemies
Praying for guidance
Praying for their souls
We are all compatible fools

I will do anything not to make enemies
I show love give love and hope it refuels
But it's extinguished with a kiss that smothers
Oh, how to make amends is always difficult
I make enemies with gifts and apologies
I make enemies with kisses
I make enemies of enemies
Praying for their salvation
Praying for their soul's god forgives me.