Customs, ours and theirs, why must we have identical prayers?
Women are above any precious thing, then why such shame to them you bring?
Your daughter is your honour, why then are her wishes swept in a corner?
She is your pride, why then must she hide?
Your life or mine, why must we live by another's design?
The bride was teary eyed, why couldn't they be by her side?
The home of God stood razed, what kind of monster had there grazed?
They burnt, they shot, will they ever be caught?
They preach of goodness, is that why in some way they repress?
They always measure your worth, is that why we happen to be on earth?
The patient was beyond repair, why couldn't they mend his tear?
A flood of memories, I ache, I wince, words flow easily ever since...
About the post: Well, this one is totally random, a bunch of lines, each pertaining to some prevalent issues of the day. The list of why(s) is not exhaustive, just some random thoughts.
