and there is hatred
in them
which they spew
on others like venom
these serpents
will kill you
because of
your religion
for the language
you speak
or your caste
or race
and class
and you might
find yourself
being battered
by someone
you think
is your own brother
your own sister
and you will feel
such sadness
at this evil
you will weep
your sobs shaking
your broken body
being beaten
till you die.
Dominic Alapat 