Hate

it is not wrong to hate
and it is not a sign of weakness to be afraid.
there are things in life
that must be hated,
and things that should be feared.

if you hate intolerance,
and hate it with your breath,
your eyes,
your throat,
you will not be less than you were before.

if you fear silence,
and fear it with your skin,
your hair,
your stomach,
you will not be diminished.

hate is there for you to use
as you wish,
and fear may serve you well
in so much as your eyes remain open.