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I don’t understand how someone can be the epitome of good doing
Yet life tortures them without remorse, or
Why someone is judged solely on his or her appearance
Or other superficial observations.
I don’t understand why something is beautiful
Only when it is popular, or
Why darkness is always conceived as evil, and
Why people fear those who are different, or
How people can act like such savages
When something doesn’t go quite right.
Most of all I don’t understand
How people can say, “Love your family”
And then go pull the trigger on their own child.
I do understand some things, though.
I understand why everyone loves
To take a break and just relax.
I understand why Johnny Depp
Is worshiped like a god and
Why so many people loved “Pirates of the Caribbean”.
I understand why sometimes
A simple hug makes everything okay, and
Why receiving a smile can sometimes make your day.
I understand why an evening stroll
Along the beach is so peaceful.
Most of all,
I understand that you need to hold precious things close
Because in an instant they could be taken away.