From Ali Eteraz, writer, scholar, and (former) lawyer-activist:
Ode to Enemies
I love my enemies,
with Neruda’s affection.
I cherish insults,
epithets
sarcasm;
I pray,
to be mocked
— abused —
its my redemption.
I love
all enemies,
not only the weak
ones who hate
because they’re empty,
but the heinous
also,
their hyena acidity
it makes me cackle,
it tickles,
it gives me laughter………
…
The best remedy
for ennui
is to offer my enemy
a plate full of me.”
Comment:
Indeed.
Pile on a big serving of yourself, folks, and shove a plateful into the hungry mouths of the crooks and liars in power.
Read more of Ali’s observations at his website.