LOVE LIKE WE HATE
You hate me for the side of town I grew up on
You hate me for the kind of clothes I like to wear
You hate me because breaking the law I leave alone
You hate me because around Women I do not swear
You hate me because I listen in school and you do not
You hate me because I keep my pants neatly up on me
You hate me because I do not drink, steal or smoke pot
You hate me for getting a diploma and/or college degree
You hate me for giving a Senior Citizen the right-away
You hate me for obeying speed laws while you drive crazy
You hate me if my Brothers and Sisters I will not betray
You hate me for being hard working while you are lazy
You hate me for asking your children to keep off my grass
You hate me for voting and speaking out against injustice
You hate me because your children failed and mine passed
You hate me for all the things I worked hard to accomplish
You hate me because I keep my home neat and my grass cut
You hate me for asking your children not to curse around me
You hate me and oftentimes you have no sincere idea for what
You hate me usually because I am being what you want to be
You hate me if I am friendly to the neighborhood cops on patrol
You hate me because instead of the local bar I go to bible study
You hate me because my children always do as they are told
You hate me because I am not your gossiping or drinking buddy
You do not hate me; you hate yourself for not trying to succeed
If we started showing more love for one other, that would be great
Adults of all Races setting positive examples is what children need
Children would stand a chance if we adults “Love Like We Hate”
America, We Could Use More Love
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