Why

by Bill Turner   Oct 25, 2006


If someone asked my why
What would my response be?
I would think hard and try...
As it is easy to be snappy

I would explain that there is a reason
Sometimes we just cannot see
Logic commits an act of treason
Our heart decides to flee

Why is a complex test
I do not want the answer to
I will be at my best
To do the things I do

If why were ever laid out to me
The pain I could not measure
I would no longer be free
Why is not really a treasure...

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  • 17 years ago

    by Bradley Peter

    Hey Bill. I'm going to be honest with you, in the hope that you won't just attack my work, as crappy as it may be. I didn't really like it. I don't think this poem was strong enough, and I think it was missing rhythm. Sorry for the bad comment, I hate to do it, but I do feel I should say what I think, unlike most on the people on this site.

    Brad

  • 17 years ago

    by Bill Turner

    For those of you who have asked: I do not want to know why. I might not like the answer...

  • 17 years ago

    by Simon Hayes

    Bill... You really did succumb to this "why" challenge. I never really thought it would become a challenge as it did. So glad that you've written such a wonderful piece. I love it! Great work.

  • 17 years ago

    by Lu

    I could have sworn I commented on this yesterday....ahhh I'll just chalk it up to old age....lol

    Why is a complex test
    I do not want the answer to
    I will be at my best
    To do the things I do
    ^^^^^
    My absolute favorite stanza ! Bill you have taken this WHY ! challenge and ran with it .
    Well done my friend, well done

    Take care, Luanne

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