Why Question Why

Why ever learn a song
If you're never going to sing along

Why buy the shoes that tap
If you never take the chance to dance

Why even take the tip
If you don't do a thing with it

Why open up the can
If you're not going to spoon what's in

Why count your lucky stars
If you spend all your time indoors

Why pull a rabbit from your hat 
If that's the only trick you have

Why count up to two
When you only ever think of you

Why try and learn to swim 
If you're not willing to dip your toes in

Why ever learn to fly
If you never reach for the sky

Why question why
If you're never going to try
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Hoffman Avatar
March 5, 2018 at 7:30 AM
A Wonderful thought provoking write Mike!~Che :)
Gauthier Avatar
March 3, 2018 at 5:18 PM
Uplifting poem, wonderful thought-provoking and clever questions. Beautiful poem, Mike. Well done.
Turner Avatar
March 3, 2018 at 3:06 PM
Great poem, Mike!!!
Bauer Avatar
March 3, 2018 at 10:35 AM
great poem, mike! such great advice, so simply and perfectly said...
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