If I Had To Choose Poem by Phillip Nine Mafunga

If only I had to choose, love would be better than trust
I would choose to be loved than be trusted
My greatest of fears is of those who trust in me
I find comfort amongst my enemies than among those who trust in me
For, my enemies have produced the best out of me!
Those who easily trust are but usually untrustworthy themselves
So I would rather be loved than be trusted
Rather be hated than be trusted!
For love allows me to be who I am
Love is freedom
Trust is burdensome
If I had to choose, I would definitely choose love!
20 June 2021