Why There Is Hate" (Revised & Reposted) (poem) by Kimmy Van Kooten on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on March 5, 2007

there is hate simply because mankind has not yet evolved into the potential of his spiritual being ... unfortunately, this will take time ...lets hope mankind will survive its growth pains ...

this poem is embellished with the hope we can do so ...

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson

Reviewed on March 5, 2007

me too
powerful plea how will it be without it?

Reviewed by HB Clayton

Reviewed on March 4, 2007

Kimmy-I am convinced that you could thaw any frozen heart on this planet with your kind, gentle and beautifully illistrated thoughts. I'm at your feet on this one. Can't say enough, very touching - HB

Reviewed by Larry Lounsbury

Reviewed on March 4, 2007

Beautiful message.Enjoyed its peace.

Reviewed by Lew Duffey

Reviewed on March 4, 2007

Lord, allow Peace to begin
and you can start here with me
"Love one Another"
and Live to be free
Unfortunately this will probably be something we will not see until the next world comes. This was a wonderful write and it cries out for peace.
God Bless,
Lew

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on March 4, 2007

The air we just breathed
just passed over a mother
crying for all of us
to stop killing each other

these lines really brought it all home to me, Kimmy. We are united by the very molecules of the air that we all breathe, all dust and bone at the end of the day, all just wanting our children to live. Fantastic work in both writing and art. Right between the eyes! Lord, start with me... TY K xx

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on March 4, 2007

Kimmy,

Your poem reminded me of the song, "Let There Be Peace On Earth." Not only peace from war but peace of mind and soul.

Reviewed by Rusty Daily

Reviewed on March 4, 2007

Very nicely done Kimmy. Rhyme, meter and message. All good.
Rusty

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on March 4, 2007

A sublime paean to peace poemized and poetized to wake up Justice.

In admiration,

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on March 4, 2007

Powerful offering..
Thanks..

Reviewed by George Thompson

Reviewed on March 4, 2007

Absolutely correct with all the words you have used in this dramatic poem. We need to wake up before it's too late.

George

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on March 4, 2007

Kimmy, I will never understand hate.
Georg

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

Superb poem and art Kimmy! We are Creator's image here on earth and are responsible for making or breaking peace. There are just too many who don't see it that way.

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

The world is so full of hatred. What a timely write this is!!! There are words of wisdom in this poem. Wonderful write, Kimmy!!!!!

Sandie May Angel :o)

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

Powerful write..why is there hate? A question that has been pondered by many! We have come to live in an evil world...I suppose there has always been much wickedness and evil across our land, but only now people have become bold and don't even try to hide their hate and feelings. Your words give the reader much to think about dear friend!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by Tom Kitt

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

Dear Kimmy
All of us who don't know how it works that all is constantly One in the world are feeding the fires of negativity that release into the bursting sores of hatred in all its forms. It's not enough to point the finger at the 'sore', we have to understand its root and thereby choose to withdraw our participation.
Regards. Tom

Reviewed by H. Lena Jones

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

A touching write, precious Kimmy. But did you know God offers us an olive branch in 2 Chronicles 7:14? This is what He says: "If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land..." The question remains, are they willing to turn from their wicked ways? Or are they content to remain in sin disguised as human rights? Now, there's something for us to think about!

God Bless
Much love
Lena

Reviewed by Flying Fox Ted L Glines (Reader)

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

Kimmy, Sweetie, Ego has no compassion, it only serves itself and it is hateful when it is not served. It is a Godly thing. In the third or fourth century after the death of Jesus, the Holy Roman Church banned the Goddess, for the sake of the kingdom of Ego. Hate and Love balance each other. With the loss of the Goddess, we lost compassion and nurturing (I did not lose for I keep my Goddess in my heart and soul). The world, without our Goddess, swung into Ego madness and war. If Jesus were to come down here today, He would throw a (BEEP) fit! Care to bet?

Ted

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

Powerful package Kimmy!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Jerelyn Craden

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

Kimmy ... You got me with this one, bigtime! My heart cries for our collective unconsciousness; but, has hope because there are those, like yourself, who know we've got to make a major shift and that it begins with our own personal commitment. This is a super powerful poem. Good on you, Kimmy. MUCH love, Jerelyn

Reviewed by Laura Mayer (Reader)

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

Powerfully written Kimmy, and a question worth asking. We pray that love will prevail.
Hugs, Laura

Reviewed by Bill Grimes Jr.

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

The painting is awesome Kimmy!

"The air we just breathed
just passed over a mother
crying for all of us
to stop killing each other"

This is my favorite verse.......Powerful!!!

Bill

Reviewed by Rhonda Galizia

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

Kimmy,

A potent spiritual lament.....and I am already on my knees with you, Sister.

'for greed has power over innocent birth'........you hit the nail on the head.

In your gorgeous artwork, I see Jesus...piercing the darkness of Hate.

Love&Hugs, Rhonda

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

Great message with strong spiritual overtones of hope and promise for the believer.

Fee

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

Well done

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

Kimmy,

Why is there hate? Because Mankind forgot its first love, Christ Jesus. A thought provoking, heartbreaking write--well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

Why is there hate?

An ages old question, I fear, and I very sadly wonder if we will ever be intelligent enough as a species to stop it.

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

I hear you Kimmy, I for one don't understand why so much hate, but hatred as you know stems from a multitude of other evils such as jealousy, envy, greed, power.
We all need to kneel before the cross and pray with a sincere heart for the world to change, love holly

Reviewed by Approximately Naive

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

It's a crying shame that the energy wasted on hate cannot be converted to fueling love and compassion instead.
Looking at the faces of protesters marching through the city the other week I could not help but notice the disfigured looks of hatred etched in their faces. Their irrational cries of protest revealed that their insides were just as hate filled as their outsides. What was this protest? For peace.
Yes indeed, there is hatred in the world that defies logic. It is a manifestation of the spirit of the age, or as my mate would say, 'spirit of the beast'

Many's a pair of knee pads would be worn out by the intensity of prayer required to remove this pathalogical phenomena - no wonder Jesus, as He prayed, sweated, as it were, blood.

Empathise.

Regards
Dai