Why do I always
have to attempt things twice
always get there last

Why am I always embarrassed
wanting to disappear
when I do something wrong

Why am I scared
to speak what's in my heart
to the person I love the most

Why do I always need
someone to support me
when I attempt a big task

Why does life
always deal me a bitter blow
just to me...

Why does everyone
always pick on me
won't anyone understand me

why can't I like others around me
enjoy the good things in life
without getting hurt

Why does all the
extraordinary things
just happen to me

Why don't I know
any of these things
Why?

© Yolande Matthews
2001 Rewrite (1986 original in Afrikaans)

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