I hate you this morning
With the brightness of
A new day
With candor
Re-solidifying the resolve
That wavered with
Last night's drink

I hate you this mid-day
Letting anger and greed
Dance their scandalous dance
Feeling fire
But choking on the smoke
In my lungs

I hate you this evening
Washing the bitterness
From my mouth
With strong drink
And stronger malice
And much denial

I hate you this night-time
Striking up the band
The sorrowful symphony
Throwing champagne flutes
And tantrums
Against the wall
I'd wrap my legs around you

I love you at mid-night
The music subsided
The world quieted
My pupils dilated
My pulse elevated
For just that minute
All drunken and faded
I love you

And I hate you by morning
I hate you through mid-day
I hate you at evening
I hate you in night-time
So that minute of love
Drowns silently
In hate

I hate you
I hate you
I hate you