Wonder Why

Father, why do people die?
Many reasons
Like what?
Ask the killer, and if he has no form, it was natural
Father, why do people kill?
Many reasons
Like what
My son, many things can be used to answer many questions
Like what?
Me.

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Haick Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 10:49 PM
Dear Samir, congratulations on your poem winning a place in the contest! Peace, Audrey
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 1:25 PM
What a great poem Samir! The question has been answerd and understood! Congratulations on your deserving win. Blessings, Connie
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February 1, 2010 at 12:59 PM
I think we all ask question to some of these questions. Congratulations on your Honorable Mention in the Faith contest. Enjoy your honor. Keep on writing! Karen
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February 1, 2010 at 7:04 AM
Congratulations Samir, on your placement in The Rambling Poet’s “Faith” Mini-Poetry contest with these interesting words about death... and faith. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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February 1, 2010 at 3:27 AM
Congratulations on your HM Samir with this unique work. -Robert
Norvell Avatar
January 23, 2010 at 6:23 PM
i like this. its different but good. best to you.....
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