Love Poem: Love Conquers Hate
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Written by: Jake Aller

Love Conquers Hate

They say that love conquers hate
And that good always win in the end 
But sometimes I wonder about hate  

I always thought that my love
For my wife would last forever 
Since I first met my love 
 
Love at first sight
As the girl I was dreaming of for eight years
Flew into my life with such brilliant light 

Our love burning as bright as a million stars
Consuming us both in its brilliant flame
As if our love were made of cosmic flames 
transplanted from the farthest stars 

But true love sometimes turns to true hate
And what was wonderful on that first date 
becomes despicable over time 
What was once cute on that first date  
becomes disgusting as she become our mate 

What was once love at first sight
Turns to darkness and resentment
And then full-blown hatred
And nothing but the darkest night  

And the light of a million stars
Is replaced by a darkling night  
That consumes one’s soul 

I look at my wife every dawning day
And see that light is still burning bright 
And the momentary darkness 
And yes, potential hatred is kept at bay
By the brilliant rays of light 

Hatred, resentments dispelled yet again 
By the brilliance of our love
That the million suns of love 
Are burning yet again  

And I pray constantly
To all Gods on our mark 
that our love continues constantly
And that our love will conquer the dark