Not bad.

Definitely better than I could manage.

Hmmmm… Maybe I need some context on this one, I am not sure what it is about

Am i missing some context?

It’s a metareference to itself; i.e., the subject desires a hate-free life, but is hated by those from whom he seeks it. Positively brilliant!

OK, Thanks A_R. I get it now ;-)

I’ll upgrade it to five pencils for that unexpected phylosophical bent that you have added to the challenge.