i once asked you
what happened to lost things
when they go missing
disappear into the chaotic world
never to be seen again
you told me
they went on an adventure
to find their true place in the world
i once asked you
where the rain came from
when it spewed from the sky
out of nowhere
only to stop as suddenly as it started
you told me
it was the tears of all the deceased
crying for the loved ones who remained behind
i once asked you
what made people laugh
why happiness manifests itself
as an uncontrollable guffaw
you told me
laughter is a device used by humans
to prove that the world is not as horrific
as it was intended to be
i once asked you
why people kill each other
strip people of the one thing
that should never be taken
you told me
the murderers were terrified of death
by killing people they thought
they had control over when it came and who it took
i once asked you
why i was allowed to have the whole world
when so many people
aren’t even given food or water
no blanket to hide their shivers
you told me
i was lucky
i was born in a place where anything is possible
i once asked you
why you always made up lies
in answer to all my questions
when all i wanted was the truth
you told me
you were only trying to protect me
from the reality
i never trusted you again
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I really like this, it has great impact and emotional intensity. I like the ending too, it's a great way to finish and tie it all together. Nice work. :)
ReplyDeleteI just happened upon your blog, and read this. It is so powerful. Excellent writing.
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