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The website content presents a reflective and poetic exploration of the nature of hatred, self-identity, and the societal constructs that shape our perceptions of others.

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The text is a contemplative piece that delves into the concept of hatred as a pervasive force in society, deeply intertwined with the construct of the self. It suggests that hatred arises from a void within the self, exacerbated by the absence of a securing identity. The poem reflects on how hatred can be the only constant when the self is threatened, leading to a cycle of opposition and conflict. It also touches upon the theme of self-preservation and the lengths one might go to maintain a sense of self, even if it means embracing corruption. The narrative voice implies that understanding hatred is crucial in recognizing the flaws within societal structures and the importance of self-awareness to prevent the dehumanization of others.

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  • Hatred is portrayed as a response to a lack of self-understanding and security, filling a void left by an uncertain identity.
  • The text criticizes the societal tendency to view those who are different as enemies, suggesting that this dichotomy is a failure of empathy and understanding.
  • The author seems to argue that the pursuit of self-preservation can lead to the deification of the self, which in turn justifies hatred towards perceived adversaries.
  • There is an underlying sentiment that the true nature of hatred is overlooked, as society focuses on superficial knowledge of individuals rather than deep understanding.
  • The poem implies that the cycle of hatred and conflict is perpetuated by a lack of introspection and the inability to confront opposing views constructively.
  • The author emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and the need to challenge societal norms that perpetuate division and enmity.

A Figure Of Hate

All Deem To Know Him; A Poem, A Consideration

Han van meegeren, isacco benedice giacobbe, 1941

©Joanie Adams — Joanie Adams; Gift A Tea: https://ko-fi.com/joanieadamms

All who deem themselves best to know him,

Know him only on the slight; never knowing —

When the void of the securing self takes a total grip,

Hunger, fully after it —

Hatred is the only continual concern till

The I has been inferred from what little now remains;

After the armed meek Is’ come running,

Stall and hold to kosher beasts —

Mild assail by all State, rampant;

Comes your guard, to bride the

Roughness, that is betrothed, by now!

That Slaughter and Hurtle all that are against

The I without a final salute.

A figure of hatred; Comes checking, devised,

When naught is found within the Aye —

Come, in of fear, strong and held to the ever and I,

Against the seemingly vengeful surrounds

Of these… Disastrous others — he continues to proclaim, in the plainest of sights, for the want of himself now.

Hardy by corruption, he bates —

Hardly either/or, by the underground tomb,

Settled, never to be unearthed, and see what

Daemon he has made his people run as now;

Hatred comes in the shaken stirrup of the self

When any opposing counsel or recourse

Is deemed as the total enemy;

Meek is the reasoning when the self heretofore

Has shown little; when questioned, the only writ is to rule

Till the patriotism of the self has quaked

And been commanded from the sea to the wracks of ruin,

Nigh unto eternity — these here are the remains —

Of, other friendlies.

Hatred is the only dispatching to find them now.

A figure of hate only had to be mentioned,

To keep secure, what the fief fails to feel,

Unto the we in the us.

So Corsair comes the voice that dared to hassle

A fairer blame, and struck through the heart,

By the fired bolt; till death, it was once said.

Racked — aye is it racked by our pregame

till final, perceivable owns.

Yet, you linger to know him,

And what will you find, on your road of folly?

Nigh — tell us of the aye, Now;- Now?; Now.

Aye — yes, why yes? —

When Nigh is all that raptures all fizzer to be daughtered as naught;

That is all that seizes me now.

COME ALONG WITH THE DOCTOR’S NEWSLETTER

Frances Farmer in Photoplay, Jan. 1937

DO SHARE ADORATION FOR THE GLORIOUS CURATION:

A BOLIVIAN IRREVERENCE — A POEM:

HOW COULD I FORGET — A PIECE TO THE LIVES WITHOUT HOPE:

WHEREBY THE REBEL — THE INTERMATES SERIES:

As ever, Dear Reader.

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