In the poem, “ A Poison Tree,” by William Blake, we see are shown how hatred can affect how we think about someone and their life. At first, Blake shows us that when we are mad or irritated with a friend, then it is so much easier for us. We are able to slow down and examine the situation better. We will forgive so much faster and easier. We will be able to move past it and go on happily. Unlike being mad at a friend, as we look into the next part of the poem, we see hatred increasing, or as William Blake said, “ my wrath did grow.” When dealing with an enemy or a foe, you tend to constantly think about how mad or irritated you are about the whole situation. That makes your hatred grow and grow. You are feeding or watering your
