Dealt with Hate

   Hate is a powerful emotion that dominates the ideals and actions of many through out all of time. This euphoric concept is quite deceitful as it silences sorrow and suffering, while generating artificial happiness. Many hate a lot of things, but I only hate a few.
   I love the sport of football, but just happen to hate the New England Patriots and their ignorant fans who embarrass themselves and the city of Boston. Let's take a journey... Boston was a horrible team before Tom Brady, without the hair or dramatized plays there was a consistent 11 Patriots fans. Beginning to win and win big, the "band wagon" rolled in and thousands piled on.
   To be sworn to an athletic team means you need to have physical and emotional connections. My squad, the Pittsburgh Steelers, have been the Harkness' team for decades. Harkness is my middle name and my mother's maiden name, if you got lost. Most "Boston" fans have never been to Boston and struggle to find it on a map. Arrogance and stupidity run deep in Boston. They lack the class and sophistication of Yankees fans, like myself.
   I truly and strongly dislike the demonic practice of performing card games anywhere at anytime. Emotionally belittled and embarrassed for years by my competitive grandparents, I've developed a rough spot in my heart for those smiling royalty and assortment of colored numbers. Before I took a stand against the humiliating torture, me and my sister would be placed in a series of awkward scenarios. The scenarios, with our compliance, resulted in Game Night sleepovers at the grandparent's. Entering the dungeon of bad feelings and numerous losses, I prepared for a very long night. Too long, I quickly realized after five minutes. Hours go by and I'm still left with no wins, just 19 tough losses. My only relief is the drowsiness and slight joy provided by my water "spiked" with benadryl.
   I apologize for my short temper when asked to play, try to understand my circumstances. Card games are fun until you get dealt a hand of hate. I haven't played every card game, if you think you can make me overcome my tortuous past and enjoy the game of cards... Don't be a hata', I want you playa'!