hate gets such a bad rap I hate popcorn kernels in my teeth they are more than an irritant outside of the simple terminology: “dislike” “negative feelings” or “makes me sad” no, I hate them so much so I refuse to eat popcorn caramel-coated buttered flavored spicy southwest seasoning can **** ***** if sprinkled on corn dried and popped – when I think of 130 military bases spread across this entire globe infecting cultures with American ideology so that our corporations can make more money while simultaneously gaining ownership over sovereign peoples’ resources only to then sell those same resources back to the original owners again, simply for the profit margin hate fills my veins I clinch my fists and pound the table I scream at the injustice while wearing Nikes – hate is pure raw and real it is the reverse to every love and joy it is the counter to each peace and harmony without it, who could truly know balance –