Give Me A Reason Poem by Aldo Kraas

Give me a reason why I shouldn’t smile?
Give me a reason why shouldn’t I pray?
Give me a reason why shouldn’t I walk the street alone at night?
That’s because it is dangerous and there is always something bad happening all the time
We can’t pretend that this world is safe
It isn’t safe anymore
Give me a reason
Why I shouldn’t sleep in on the weekends?
Give me a reason
Why I can’t love you again?
Give me a reason why I can’t write my feelings down on a piece of paper?
Give me a reason why kids must keep away from cigarettes?
Because it is bed for their health
Give me a reason why can’t I be friends with him?
Give me a reason why I must cook everyday?
Because I can’t live on air and food is necessary for my daily living
Give me a reason why shouldn’t I hide my feelings and my pains?
Give me a reason why I can’t love my God?
After all he gave me everything I ever wanted
Give me a reason why can’t I keep the things I love?
Give me a reason why can’t I get the things I need?