Reason
By Stellar84

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This poem belongs to me, Emily.  All rights reserved.  Please,
no duplicating, copying, or distribution without my consent.
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     I want to know 
     Why it all is 
     Everything 
     A whim of His? 

     I want to know 
     The reason why 
     Humans roam 
     And birds do fly 

     I want to know 
     The reason of 
     The birds and bees 
     The trees and doves 

     I want to know 
     Why 2 and 2 are 4 
     Why the sun rises in the west 
     Why we do have doors 

     "2 and 2 are always 4 
     And life continues on 
     The sun will rise each day 
     From the west at the crack of dawn" 

     But why is life like that 
     What’s the reason now 
     There has to be more than that 
     Than a simple "That’s how" 

     "Who knows who life is like it is 
     I’m not arguing 
     Accept it all and leave alone 
     And enjoy the simple things" 

     But I want to know the reason 
     Behind the plants and trees 
     I want to know why they are tall 
     And why some have different leaves 

     "I can’t explain 
     It always has 
     From the start 
     Like moms and dads" 

     Don’t give me that 
     I want some proof 
     Of God or science 
     Or men, aloof 

     I want the reason 
     Of the world 
     Why does it spin 
     Why there are pearls 

     I want the reason 
     Behind the pain 
     Of suffering 
     And of the rain 

     I want the reason 
     I want to know 
     Why are things are 
     What makes the wind blow 

     "Patience, student 
     One day you’ll understand 
     That there is no true reason 
     Just the power of God’s hand"