Is this hell?

Concentration camps in N. Korea,
Guantanamo, Cuba, the Mideast, Asia,
Fanatic Muslims terrorizing whole countries,
Pirates on the seas,
Megalomanica "leaders" in Africa and Indonesia.

Cities of unrelenting poverty in South America,
Haiti, Africa, Indonesia, Central America,
Dominican Republic, the USA.

Mafias in Mexico,
Gangs of hatred in America
and on all continents,
Unscrupulous businesses
and businessmen.

Mentally unstable roaming the streets of the world,
with weapons,
Racists and a variety of bigots,
lack of love.

Delusional loyalists,
Injustices perpetrated by
selfish egoists,
less and less respect for others,
Fears overwhelming
for lack of love.

Forced ignorance
and bullies,
The raping of the planet,
and lack of love.

If not for the beauty of this earth
and the moments of joy --
If not for instances of love and support --
If not for the freedom to be creative
and purposeful --
If not for the faithful
whose works bring balance to the globe --

This would be hell --
Well -- is it?