Love In the Dock

Why have they put love in chains And cast it into social abyss? Why is the purest gift of god, So concealed, and fenced in barbs? Why is love so hard to share Even amongst people who care? Why is a simple kiss so amiss when between two a fervent wish? Why is an expression of young love, Consumed in a quagmire of fear? Why not show an aged mother love? And care for her as she did for you? Why doesn’t social wisdom cut the chains? And free love from all its pains? Why is the greatest gift of god Still in chains and so hard to share?