Why?

Why is it, the one who progresses,
is held back,
while the one who lags behind
can move ahead?

why is it, the one who seeks attention
receives it,
while the one who NEEDS attention
is ignored?

why is it, when one does poorly,
they are shamed,
when the one who does well
receives no credit?

Why is the one who is a victim
is not compensated for their loss,
when the culprit is forced to
pay back for their crime?

Why is the one, who wants to die,
but stays strong is punished,
while the one who follows through with it
is grieved?

why is the one who serves their time
is yet accused,
while the one never accused is
yet not blamed?

why is it, the one who commits crimes
receives recognition,
while i, who does good,
will only be remembered upon my death...?