For the Sake of ...

For the sake of freedom of speech
many mouths have been shut
many have been killed.

For the sake of truth
many have heard lies
many have been killed.

For the sake of welfare
many live in poverty
many have been killed.

For the sake of love
many have received hatred
many have been killed.

For the sake of friendship
many have become enemies
many have been killed.

For the sake of easy life
many live in difficulties
many have been killed.

Is this how we love our neighbors
how we love ourselves
for the sake of ourselves?