Please can we all stop using the word hate,
When we talk about someone we want to berate,
We might not like them or agree with their views,
They might not live their lives as we might choose,
They might have religion or none at all,
Their political bias may often appall,
But hate is a word that enrages and inflames,
It stirs strong emotions and causes pain,
Why can’t we try, with our amazing minds,
To express our feelings in a way that’s kind.
Joanna Doyle
June 2017
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