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Why is 'Why' So Hard to Answer?

May 14, 2014
By Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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I asked my Mother why I couldn’t see the light.
She said she couldn’t answer me now, and then she said goodnight.

I asked my Father why nothing I saw was happy anymore.
He turned away slowly, and then he closed the door.

I wanted to know why the sun didn’t shine, but no one had a clue.
My Sister wondered why last night, her sky was no longer blue.
I thought for a while and told her of what I knew.
Unfortunately though, that was my question too.

© Desirae D., Albuquerque, NM

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.king. SILVER said...
on May. 18 2014 at 2:46 pm
.king. SILVER, Yeux Bien Tres Bien, Other
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A few grammatiical errors here and there.. But the humble message profoundly written, Keep up the great work! =D
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 18 2014 at 2:43 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thanks CX  
ShadowOfDarkness PLATINUM said...
on May. 18 2014 at 2:29 pm
ShadowOfDarkness PLATINUM, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Coute que coute(Cost What It May)

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This is a wonderful peace of work!!!
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 17 2014 at 1:04 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank you! XD
DearListener GOLD said...
on May. 17 2014 at 1:02 pm
DearListener GOLD, Chicago, Illinois
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I am at a loss of words.  This is beautiful, I love it. I know it sounds cheesy but it is beautiful!