We’ve all known them Many of us personally Perhaps at work Or in our lives Or in our dreams They can be harsh Or cruel Devoid of much humanity They seem to get energy from others Monsters We hide from them Run from them Hoping they will leave Or not exist Yet they do As long as we tolerate them They will Yet we know In the end Love triumphs evil Kindness over cruelty Light over darkness Let’s spread more love And light Each and every day