Hostility Poem by Ojeikpo Elijah

Hostility, a venomous flame,
That consumes the hearts of men with its heat,
A force relentless, with no one to blame.

A bitter bite, that leaves no retreat,
Like a storm that rages, with no end in sight,
You tear apart the peaceful fabric of life.

You breed division, and blind us with spite,
And turn brothers into enemies in strife,
Your presence leaves a lingering unease.

A cloud of darkness, that hangs in the air,
You sow the seeds of hate, with such ease,
And leave behind wounds that are beyond repair.

But why, oh why, must you exist in us?
Is it our nature, or a curse we bear?
Can we not rise above you, and discuss,
Our differences, with kindness and care?

For in the end, we are all but one
And in your toxic grasp, we must not succumb.