i
because i hate
no one
i choose to imagine
no one in this universe
hates me.
those who approach
with raging minds &
slashing claws
surely are attacking
phantoms––
that made them
bleed
tore their
honor
cheated their
sex.
they loathe some image
like my own––
not mine.
they curse some
guilty body puss––
not me.
ii
those who know me
are my friends &
live in a heart
we share.
there’s always room...
there’s always room...
for one &
many more.
iii
of course, there are
misunderstandings
when we hide
trembling on the
dark side
of the heart
leaving the sun
in patient time
to warm the shadows.
iii
& if i hurt someone
by accident or
maimed intention
may God & that person
forgive me &
help me forgive
myself
& heal that injury
& undo that
harm
until i learn &
& finally learn
to put my ego
away.