hate is extremely flammable
its vapors may cause flash fire
hate is harmful if inhaled
keep hate away from heat, sparks and flame
do not breath the vapors of hate
wash thoroughly after using hate
if you accidentally swallow hate
get medical attention
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- from the poem 911 by Michael Salinger
I performed Salinger's poem 911 during an NAACP annual meeting keynote that I gave a few years ago, here in Southern Idaho.
Salinger, Sara Holbrook and other poets will be reading poems of peace today at a September 11 service in Cleveland.
They travel internationally and I recommend these poets and educators to speak to your local colleges, schools, and organizations.
Crossposted on 43rd State Blues