Love
and Hate
When one is wanted and love exists
There's a bond that's strong and secure
And all is still and at peace with itself
The world remains silent and pure
But when a spark of pride ignites a soul
A tempest fury arises
And evil and hate mature within
Their brilliant, fiery disguises
As the blaze increases to a merciless blast
Whose motives are only to hinder
That fragile element of love we knew
Has exhausted itself to a cinder.
Jls/69 (Joni)