Why So Sad? Poem by CHARMAINE SIMPSON

Why so sad little girl?
Why do you sit all alone?
Why do so many tears fall from your eyes?
Why do you not smile play and giggle?
Why does your heart contain such sadness?
Why does your soul carry this heavy burden?

I turn to respond
There is no one here
No one but me
I dwell within this personal vehicle
That is my shell
I hide in here
I cry in here

What are you crying about now?
Do you want a reason to cry?

Red Finger prints clearly painted upon my skin
Each finger outlined separately
A unique hand mark is left behind

The very simple question I now ask is
Why?