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
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Author:
Augustus (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Condemning those who do not share their ideology, labeling them as lacking merit or character and shunning them is becoming common place in our society and promoted by a media that sensationalizes a singular point of view and not allowing for a reasoned discussion.
- Category: Sociopolitical
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This is a terrific piece. I find myself unable lately to watch the news or most media, it makes me anxious to see the way they use fear and hate as tools. I agree with what you are saying here. Great job!
Thanks Chrissy, I have had similar feelings.
Augustus this is
Really very good,
I would be very
Proud to have written
This... It has all the things
I hate about hate in it..
Bloody well done.!!!!
Thanks, there were a few more I tried to fit in but could not find the right rhyme or meter. Also, brevity is important. "Bloody well done" tickles me. Thanks.
It's a British way of making
Well done stand out... Ha ha
I love it.
Thanks for reading and commenting.
Well written and expressed
Thanks Tony.
Welcome
Comments taken out of context, and twisted facts reported as truth, attributed to anonymous sources is "journalism" today. People have to remember that what is televised by the majority of the media is based on how much advertising they must sell. It is a business and they are in it to make a profit regardless of whose reputation they destroy. Lies and hate garner the most viewers. I hate, hate but love how you have written this, and appreciate your author's comment.
That is exactly what brought on the idea for the poem. Yes, lives, reputations destroyed and they (media) appear so aloof. Grrrrrrr. Unfortunately most people accept it as a baby accepts pablum. It fills them but does not nourish.
Nicely put! And, sadly, so true.
Words from a man who thinks about the world around him. I'm sorry I want to express a certain sentiment and apreciation for this poem that i cant seem to make come out. Which makes me apreciate it even more so. It makes me think and reminds me of realities I tend to try to ignore. Which makes me genuinly apreciate the fact that I got to read it. Sorry my comment was so long winded, but i felt that if i couldn't say what i wanted to that maybe expressing what i could would be enough.
Another night owl. I think I know where you are coming from. I am so frustrated with the news that I watch it less and less. I get too cynical and angry. Thanks for reading and commenting.
I feel like its easier to break down those around you and manipulate those you make weaker than to speak truthfully and build people up, because then(is it then or than?) if you want to lead its over the strong and not the weak. Fear is weakness manifest, its insecurity and isolation and that is a very real and tangible tool one can wield. But for fear of sounding like im trying to be smart or something ill leave it at that. These are mostly surface thoughts so they won't hold much value to me until ive done some serious looking into what im saying. You've given me food for thought so thats a good thing.
I like this one, (the first which I read of your set). It's nice to see meaningful words used to lead the flow of thought and not just a "wordsmith" trying to impress.
John, I am not exactly sure what you mean. Perhaps using flowerly alliteration and uncommon words that most folks have to look up in the dictionary is what you are getting at. I do a little of that at times. Thank you for taking the time to go back a ways in MPS and read one of my poems and for commenting. I will do the same.
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