Questions

I wonder if my mother ever succumbs to the loneliness.

If men will ever learn to read a room.

When will my cousin stop posting her shaoliness .

How that couple acts out of costume,

Behind closed doors, in the bedroom.

I wonder what my friends say when I'm not there.

If humans will ever get along with each other.

When do you think cancer will find a cure?

How will it feel having to bury your big brother?

Behind his mask, what lies undercover.

I wonder if my friend's girlfriend cheated on her.

If fish and cats could breed into one.

When those friends with benefits clarified what they were.

How was my dad once his father's favourite son?

Behind that high school shooter, another handgun.

I wonder if this is all meaningless.

If we, as people, really add anything to this life.

When did other people stop seeing us?

How many people died due to laws such as pro life.

Behind every powerful man's back is a knife.

by; Tori Sheehan