Why

Why

Why does it hurt so bad?
In pain yet I harbour not hate
Is there nothing that can, this wound sate?
Pretense laced smiles
Cunningly designed to hide my wiles
Yet you know i'm not my original state

Why does it have to be?
Reminiscent of the past filled with pain
Like a spectre of the past, a waltz with nostalgia once again
Down this memory lane walk I,
Head bowed, from my dry lips escape a sigh
From the corner of my eye, tributaries of tears flow as the heavens above sends rain

Why does asking 'why' matter?
The shrapnel peppered heart feels weak
Yet "why?" a question it earnestly seeks
I'll ask as I remove those shards
Thirst I, not for vengance- even though my heart has been marred
Alas the silence your only answer you offer, as I dry the tears off my cheeks

Why?

By: Ken Chin (1987- )