Why is there war, mommy?
Why can't there be peace?
Why is there hatred?
And why can't it cease?

Why does the day end?
Why is there no sun at night?
Why is the night dark?
And why does the sun give light?

Why does the dog bark?
Why do the trees grow?
Why won't I eat my beets?
And why are the ants so low?

Why does it snow?
Why does it rain?
Why is it hot in summer?
And why don't these things feel pain?

Why do bad things happen?
Why do we change what we should not?
Why do we take what we can't give back?
Why is what I wonder.