Why do we cry?

Why do we cry
when we know it will be OK?

Why do we cry
when we know it's not meant to be?

Why do we cry
over a silly nickname?

Why do we cry
over a song or two?

Why do we cry
about the past we can't change?

Why do we cry
when he's not all the way gone?

Why do we cry
when we know it won't help?

Why do we cry
when we know it just makes it worse?

Why do we cry
at the end of it all?

Why do we cry
at a new beginning?

Why do we cry
when we know there's a reason?

Why do we cry
when we knew it had to end?

Why do we cry?

Why do I cry?