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Gunslinger
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since 1999-10-09
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TX, USA

0 posted 2011-01-25 10:18 PM



"Why?" eternal question that-
An answer sought both near and far-
By Kings and Queens, adult and brat
From depths of night to highest star.

"Why?" must man be born into-
A life beset by grief and pain?
And why? when once his heart is broke
Must he be doomed to love again?

"Why?" do children, Oh, so sweet-
Grow up to be such human beasts?
And why do girls with tender hearts-
Love those who seem to care the least?

"Why?" an answer always sought-
From arctic ice to jungles hot-
The answer, friend, before you lies-
It's simply this: Pray tell, "Why not?"


© Copyright 2011 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
OwlSA
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa
1 posted 2011-01-25 11:29 PM


Absolutely brilliant!  Loved this - why did I love this?  Why not?

Owl

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere
2 posted 2011-01-26 08:25 AM


You are on a roll here. this has been great having you posting so much. Good questions-I guess there are just some of us hard heads that have to learn everything the hard way and we make it look bad for the rest of y'all.
Lori

steavenr
Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058

3 posted 2011-01-26 09:23 AM


"Why not?" indeed...nice write
Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115
South Africa
4 posted 2011-01-26 12:17 PM


Enjoyed this, John.  Why not indeed!  All's fair in ... life!

Helen

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