Love and hate, meant to be opposites,
Yet side by side, they reside,
Like a chess game, black and white,
Boundaries set, though not easily kept.
Love, a realm beyond reason\'s reign,
It effortlessly captures our hearts,
But to be in love, reasons never enough.
Hate, an easy response to wounds and fears,
A lifetime may seem very short,
Yet, we channel our energy to counter its force.
Though one may take the other\'s place,
Little do I care for their sway,
For both kept me going, to this day.