why?

why...

do we live in a country
where there is war
where gas prices rise and nothing is said
when children are homeless and hungry
when nothing is done

why...
meanwhile
are we in other countries
causing worse chaos
than our streets
so as to show us
how much "better" we have it
at least we have sidewalks
someone told me
one of those light bulb moments
to the perception of another

why...
do children
get to decide
what they want
and
why...
do parents
believe love
can only be shown
with $$ signs
and forget affection
discipline
and values
go much further than
an iphone.

why...
do i feel this way
and see it like this
when the masses
so many others
are blind
oblivious
and follow
seeking their happiness
buying it glass by glass
night by night
social social social
butterflies.

why...
though
am i
the one
who is happy
and free
and accepting
of my love
my faith
my days.

why...
are there always
more questions
than answers
and does that mean
my answers
get to be right
if we do not know
that they are wrong?