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Created on: April 25, 2008
Don't ask why things bother me
that I never noticed much before
Too loud music, too short skirts
People on cell-phones at the grocery store
Don't ask why -the light turns green
foot is barely on the gas
Car behind, it blares the horn
gestures wildly, let it pass
Don't ask why they won't hold the door
for someone rushing in the rain
Or kindly move their stuff aside
to make room on a crowded train
Don't ask why at the coffee shop
no one there will take the time
To smile and look you in the eye,
yet you're paying 7.99
Don't ask why it all began
kid's calling grown-ups by their first name
I happen to miss the Mr or Mrs
I have to admit, I think it's a shame
Don't ask why these little things
are getting bigger every
One bad moment, invites another
but it doesn't have to be this way.
Take the time to stop and think
little good things add up too
Ask why not - I'd much prefer
a pleasant planet, wouldn't you?
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