poem

Why?

Like the many raindrops of a storm, (rhyme scheme: a) 
or the bees in a hive. (b) 
Like the cells that make up a form, (a) 
or the factors of the tide. (b) 

Each human is unique and sole, (a)
and contributes how he can. (b) 
He's part of what makes up a whole, (a)
the society of man.(b) 

Like the beauty of a sunrise, (a)
or the sight of a shooting star. (b)
Like the splendor as an eagle flies, (a)
or a rainbow's colors from afar.(b) 

Man is an impressive creation, (a) 
so complex and unparalleled. (b) 
He's a perfectly made formation, (a)
meant to succeed and excel. (b)

So why do we find it so hard (a)
to accept all those we meet? (b) 
Why do we pick some and then discard (a)
the outcasts on the street? (b) 

Why do we feel the need to judge (a)
and label fellow men? (b)
Why do we have to bear a grudge (a)
if someone's beyond our ken? (b) 

Why do we cause hurt and pain (a) 
because someone's atypical? (b) 
Why don't we realize that we'll gain (a) 
if we share amity that's mutual? (b) 

Why dump others on dusty shelves (a) 
to raise ourselves up high? (b)
Why must we keep asking ourselves (a)
this major question, 'why'? (b)