Life's Ups

Why don't people see others for who they really are
Why do people let themselves get blinded
Thinking it's gold when it's tar
Why do people say yes when they mean no
Why are people so scared to be themselves and instead play a role
Why do people get mad when others disagree
When opinions aren't facts and that's all they can be
Why is there domestic violence
Why can't people just learn real love
Why are some people so silent 
And give in when times get rough
Why do parents bring kids into this world when they know the child's
Wants and needs can't be for filled
Why do people say they'll keep a secret and leave there lips unsealed
Why do people spread rumors to support there insecurities
And why do people let there jealousy make them forever never pleased
Why can't people learn there own worth and 
Why can't people learn how to bounce back when they get hurt
Why can't people learn that life is full of ups and downs 
And you have to make the ups yell louder 
If you want to stay on solid ground
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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