Why Is Love So Dangerous? Poem by Mitta Xinindlu

Love is homophobic.
If it wasn't, then parents wouldn't denounce their daughter
and son; treating them as tragic.
They would embrace them and share in their laughter.
They would love them so purely and warmly.

Love is sexist.
If it wasn't, then husbands would see their wives as equals,
and not diminish them for the benefit of own confidence.
Employers would pay equal wages to create positive sequels;
where a female is respected, and not left in negligence;
where love is shown through recognition and sharing of positions.

Love is racist.
If it wasn't, then there'd be more inter-relationships,
and not just rebels who decide to denounce censorship.
Everyone would forget what they were taught about sameness.
They would say what they feel and be blameless.
Love would see no race, religion or state of disability.

Love is xenophobic.
If it wasn't, then countries wouldn't be spending billions of dollars
trying to keep refugees in jails or segregated camps of horror.
Citizens would see foreigners as brothers and sisters;
embracing their stories and lending an ear as concerned listeners.
Otherwise, isn't love what religion claims it to be?

By Mitta Xinindlu