Why Are You Here? Poem by Tom O'Connor

two came together
intended
or not
you are here.
easy at first,
just soaking it up

your senses
only teach you so much

molded by others
lead by many
what's wrong?
what's right?

depends

on perspective

cared for
neglected
encouraged
rejected

some conform
others don't
some thrive and live,
some strive to live
some die.
you remained

but why?

for what?

it's easy for bees
all making honey
there purpose
imprinted
it's what they do

not us

lives spent
chasing money
creature comforts
power and glory

not so clear
why we're
here