Haters

Haters

The bigot on the side of A reflects 
The bigot on the side of B. Indeed,
They are in essence truly just the same.
Today, they seek to vilify each other.
Tomorrow, other targets will be found.

So also, powers rise and rule the world
That seem to need a steady stream of "foes",
In whose destruction they get purpose, joy.

When every "foe" is utterly destroyed,
One wonders how the haters will survive,
Except by turning then upon their "own",
As needed so that hatred doesn't die.

2025 July 6th, Sun.
Berkeley, California