Contemplation

Challenging Hate

I am tired

done with the world dictating my happiness

I am done letting other peoples hate and anger get to me

this is my life

although its messed up

sometimes sad

and hard

it is mine

I will live it how I see fit and no more will anyone

get in the way of my living

yes sometimes I am sad

yes sometimes the words others say to me do sting

and yes sometimes I say it doesn't hurt when it does

but I am going to work toward my goal

through rain and shine

snow and heavy winds

I will make it through this rough season and onto the next

only next time my armor will be stronger

and I will wear my hope like a shield against the proceeding evils of this world

that are words, actions and thoughts all rolled up into the simple thing called hate.