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Created on: November 21, 2010
Someone please tell me why we are who we are, why we wish upon stars, why we talk to our cars?
And someone please tell me why our world is at war, why we keep shutting doors on Americas poor?
Someone please tell me, oh please tell me why?
Why do we hate, cheat, steal, kill, lie?
Someone tell me why do we cry to the sky,
When another person dies, tell me why?
I pray to the heavens, so He can tell me why.
I sit all alone and wait for His reply.
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Poetry: Tell me why
Someone please tell me why we are who we are, why we wish upon stars, why we talk to our cars?
And someone please tell me
WHY?
Why can’t you just let things be?
Why won’t you open your eyes and see
That we’re not going to be together
THE NEXT DAY
Yesterday, was just
another day
in one of many
that I couldn't explain
I have no one else.
to blame
I Wonder...Why I Wonder Why
Tell me why I wonder why.
Tell me why we do this by and by.
What of this seeking to satisfy
our
You say you do not love me now,
but can not tell me why.
You will not tell me when or how
or what caused your love
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