Augustus

Hate

Hate has many ulterior motives

To which much of our media is clearly devoted.

It profits the purveyor,

Twists the truth,

Angers the angry,

Corrupts our youth–

 

Hate–

Sullies the sullen,

Forgets the fallen

Victimizes the victimless

Systemizes wickedness.

 

Hate–

Empties the empty

Fuels the enemy

Gluts the gloater

Deceives the voter

 

Pray tell!

Hate Sells!

 

Lit with man\'s most vile desire

It spreads an unjust beguiling fire.

Weigh warily what you\'ve been told

By promoters who would sell their soul.

 

Augustus / Folsom, LA / December 2016