Why Does Hatred Exist?

John Lennon wrote, "Let's give peace a chance"

Why does hatred exist?

I don't believe I have ever hated

I have surely disliked but hatred is an extreme

It is certainly not something to be proud of

It is something to avoid

Nothing should ever be a reason to hate

Most wars are caused by evil men

Wanting not only their fair share

But that of their neighbours

And their neighbour's neighbours

It's never ever enough

Where does it end

Greed is a major factor

Control is another

The craving to be king of the mountain

To rule, to enslave

To conquer at all cost

The lives of many are no obstacle

An entire nation, a whole race of people

It matters not... power corrupts

Absolute power corrupts absolutely

None of us living today

Will see a world where total peace exists

But this fact shouldn't deter us

To throw up our hands

And say “It's impossible”

Nothing in this world is impossible

If the will to succeed is present

I have always had faith

That man will always do the right thing

I still have that faith!