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Hate


My mother always told me, "hate is a very strong word."

You should not hate anyone, no matter what they've said or done.

You can strongy dislike, you can yell with a passion,

but never should you ever, hate another person.

Love is what makes the world go 'round. 

Love is what makes us human.

Without love we have no purpose, no reason to keep living.

So smile at a stranger, don't sulk in your own darkness.

Light up someone's day, even if they don't want it.

Be kind, show love, and soon you'll see,

that everyone wants to be loved, even me.

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