Love, Hate Poem by Stacey HudakGrant

Love is what I feel inside each time we are together.
Adoration that can’t be broken, regardless of the weather.

Sadness is what I feel inside each time you look at me.
Devastated by the fact that you and I are no longer “we”.

Shame is what I feel inside each time you say goodbye.
Embarrassed by all your promises that turned out to be lies.

Anger is what I feel inside each time you touch my body.
Furious at the feeling that you, obviously, just don’t want me.

Hate is what I feel inside each time you pretend to hug me.
Utter disdain and hatred for the commitment you did not keep.

Hope is what I feel inside each time you smile my way.
Optimistic that perhaps, with time, you’ll love me again one day.