Beast

remember brother, remember:
man is not our enemy.
Thich Nhat Hanh

Our enemy is hatred, anger, ignorance and fear.

Hatred will never let you face 
The beast in man that lurks within 
The shadow of your soul that waits 
To strike when you are lost in sin 

Hatred will blind you to the truth 
The beast in man that feeds on pain 
The fire of your rage that burns 
To scorch the ones who love you in vain 

Hatred will deafen you to the voice 
The beast in man that howls at night 
The echo of your fear that drowns 
To silence the ones who fight for your light 

Hatred will numb you to the touch   The beast in man that claws at your heart 
The frost of your despair that freezes 
To shatter the ones who stand by your part 

Hatred will never let you face 
The beast in man that is yourself 
The mirror of your soul that shows 
To reveal the ones who need your help