Two brothers. Both men. Both strong. Both from a good family.

One brother was named Cain. The other brother, Abel.

Cain killed his brother in anger thus giving birth to me and my countless generations.

So many events, so much time. Passing in a blur as brother killed brother and sister killed sister. No one was spared. No one was immune.

My perspective has not changed, it has only confirmed the purity of my bloodline.

I go by many names, Mandela, Hitler, Bush, Obama. I use all names to include yours.

My real name. A birthright earned a very long time ago is a simple name. A perfect name for what little humanity resides inside.

My name is, odium.

Daily writing prompt

How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life?

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