Y – whY?

Y – WhY?

Why is it that truth explains all 

And what we need to hear?

If truth is in the eye of the beholder

What if the teller’s belief is wrong?

Why is it that young children are led to believe

That fairies and jolly bearded men give us presents?

Yet, we tell them of dangers of the world

The truth of predators and prey.

Why is it that the consequences of our actions

Are supposed to fit the crime?

But some of those who break the law

Get rewarded for their misdeeds.

Why is it when promises are given

With trust to reassure us?

There are promises that are broken

Only to leave us in despair.

Why are there questions asked by many

For answers sought to give us peace?

Responded with thoughtless actions 

Using violence, distrust, and hate

And why, in a world that needs

So much love and care?

Do we squander away the beauty and hope

Of our future.

I ask you – WHY?