Eve Hall, Children's Author And Poet
While readers from around the world are voting for the 2008 Poet Laureate of the Blogosphere I'd like for you to read this submission by Atlanta Georgia's, Eve Hall.
So Much Hate
By Eve Hall
Whites against Blacks
Daughters against mothers
Sons against fathers
Brothers against sisters.
Why so much hate?
Where is the love for one another
Where the morals and the guidance?
Where is the unity and peace?
Where is the security and brotherhood?
Where is this nation headed?
When will be united as one family
When will prejudice and racism be erased?
When will neighbor truly love his neighbor?
When will Martin L. King’s dream come true?
It starts with the golden rule,
“Loving others as you love yourself.”
(© Eve Hall 9-11-01)
By Eve Hall
Whites against Blacks
Daughters against mothers
Sons against fathers
Brothers against sisters.
Why so much hate?
Where is the love for one another
Where the morals and the guidance?
Where is the unity and peace?
Where is the security and brotherhood?
Where is this nation headed?
When will be united as one family
When will prejudice and racism be erased?
When will neighbor truly love his neighbor?
When will Martin L. King’s dream come true?
It starts with the golden rule,
“Loving others as you love yourself.”
(© Eve Hall 9-11-01)
Thanks to Eve for her submission. You can learn more about Eve at her website, EveHall.com.
Billy
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Nicely written. You ask all the right questions. We sure got derailed somewhere along the way. Your words of love and Dr. King brought to my mind his great quote:
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Thanks Eve, We need more poets like you.
I couldn't agree more with you, David Hamerski. Makes me think back to the 60's when Free Love was everywhere. People were talking to one another and giving each other a hand when they needed it. It was like you couldn't get enough of Love Thy Neighbor, am I right? Nowadays you can't even give Free Love away. Or so it seems. Good reminder, Eve. Stay inspired! Love will return! The Light can not be put out!