When a little bother goes along way!

Why the desire? said Urge.

All the better for a squandered life

to catch up on misspent youth.

Why look? said the Eye.

When beauty is all but skin deep!

All the better to follow your path.

Why the hush? said Quiet.

All the better for whispers

 to twirl the senses blind.

Why bother? said Chance.

Arr! But to fill the chalice

of a heart drained empty.

Why the love? said Heart

To quench the mind

so that you can be broken,

to tame what is wild.

Why the hurry? said speed.

Because time is not by your side.

Why at all? said the mind

You ask too many questions!

Reviews

[Thomas W Case]

Tremendous metaphor and symbolism.

[andrew mitchell]

Thank you kindly Thomas.

[Ken Simm.]

This poem of your excellent whimsey really made me laugh and think. If you knew me that is a rare combination.

[andrew mitchell]

I’m glad I’ve had the pleasure to know you Ken through your works. Thank you for a kind review Ken, as always much appreciated.

[emmajoygreen]

Smiled! Wit following questions eager to be laid and - each one relevant. Cleverly worded, aptly ended.. but without its yet to be found... finish! Life's not that simple.

[andrew mitchell]

Thank you em for your words and giving my poem a go, much appreciated.