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Why is 'Why' So Hard to Answer?

May 14, 2014
By Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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I asked my Mother why I couldn’t see the light.
She said she couldn’t answer me now, and then she said goodnight.

I asked my Father why nothing I saw was happy anymore.
He turned away slowly, and then he closed the door.

I wanted to know why the sun didn’t shine, but no one had a clue.
My Sister wondered why last night, her sky was no longer blue.
I thought for a while and told her of what I knew.
Unfortunately though, that was my question too.

© Desirae D., Albuquerque, NM

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Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 26 2014 at 8:54 am
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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I appreicate it! XD
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 26 2014 at 8:53 am
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank you  @jade ! CX
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 26 2014 at 8:53 am
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank you! XD
CNBono17 SILVER said...
on May. 26 2014 at 8:26 am
CNBono17 SILVER, Rural, South Carolina
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Lego ergo sum (Latin&mdash;I read, therefore, I am)<br /> The pen is mightier than the sword&mdash;unknown<br /> Don&#039;t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity&mdash;1 Timothy 4:12

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very thought-provoking. makes you wonder why, and hits home because everyone's asked that at some point. Keep it up!
Jade.I.Am ELITE said...
on May. 25 2014 at 11:12 pm
Jade.I.Am ELITE, Fishers, Indiana
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&ldquo;If you&#039;re losing your soul and you know it, then you&#039;ve still got a soul left to lose&rdquo; <br /> ― Charles Bukowski

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I think that this is a really great poem that a lot of people can connect to. Really balanced the whole way through with the rhyme scheme, and overall it's really thought provoking :)
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 25 2014 at 10:09 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank You! XD
ashlynn17 SILVER said...
on May. 25 2014 at 10:08 pm
ashlynn17 SILVER, Alice, Texas
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Keep calm and swim on.

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I like this. It has a nice flow and does have a question I am sure everyone has asked once. 'Why?'
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 25 2014 at 9:59 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank You! XD
HedaBecca SILVER said...
on May. 25 2014 at 9:58 pm
HedaBecca SILVER, Westfield, Indiana
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&quot;Love is weakness. Weakness is death. The dead are gone. The living are hungry. Feed them our fears and watch as they choke.&quot; - Tumblr

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I love the rhyme scheme, doesn't stand out too far to distract the reader but enough to capture us. Very thoughtful, well written c:
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 25 2014 at 9:57 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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I'm glad! XD
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 25 2014 at 9:56 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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thx! XD   
1299836 said...
on May. 25 2014 at 9:37 pm
1299836, 1299836, California
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wow this poem really made me think for a while. thought-provoking!
HudaZav SILVER said...
on May. 25 2014 at 9:35 pm
HudaZav SILVER, Toronto, Other
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Woah that ending hit me hard. I genuinely think this poem is very beautiful, good work!
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 25 2014 at 3:55 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank u! XD
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 25 2014 at 3:55 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thanks! CX
Psychedelik said...
on May. 25 2014 at 3:17 pm
Psychedelik, Urbandale, Iowa
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This is really good!  Though-provoking and well written!
i_am_lord_troldemort SILVER said...
on May. 25 2014 at 2:08 pm
i_am_lord_troldemort SILVER, Marietta, Georgia
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Love the concept!  It's really flowy and sweet sounding.  
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 25 2014 at 10:39 am
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank u! XD
AllSoPlayfulWhenYouDemonize BRONZE said...
on May. 25 2014 at 10:34 am
AllSoPlayfulWhenYouDemonize BRONZE, Richmond, Virginia
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Amazing. You're a very good writer... I loveds it.
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 25 2014 at 9:55 am
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thanks for the feedback! XD