WHY
Why do we fight and hate,
And hurt one another?
Why do we put politics before love,
And let it turn brother against brother?
Why is kindness being squelched,
While hate is gaining strength?
Why is the love of God and country,
Not being promoted at great length?
Why do political parties,
Spew such hatred and rage?
Why can’t we choose to unite,
Instead we disengage.
Why can’t we accept our differences,
And not judge someone for their views?
Why do we belittle and condemn,
And thrive on negative news?
Why is it now OK,
To ravage and destroy?
Why are we setting this example,
For every girl and boy?
Why don’t we stand together,
Instead of pushing each other away.
Why don’t we unite for change,
And force the division away?
Why does it matter who we love,
Or the color of our skin?
Accepting our differences,
Is the only way we win.
Why have we decided,
To stop being loving and kind?
Why can’t we stop judging,
Then peace we can find.
Why if we want change,
Do we keep making the same mistakes?
Why are we so divided,
We need to unite for all our sakes!
Why has love and acceptance,
Become a thing of the past?
Why are we so entitled,
And need everything so fast?
Why have we stopped living life,
Instead we watch it on a screen.
Why do we rage and bully online,
When did it become ok to be so mean?
Why do we attack and condemn,
One another online?
Why do we argue and complain,
And constantly whine?
Why do we pretend online,
To have such perfect lives.
Why do we only show the best,
Of our children, husbands, and wives?
Why are we setting this example,
For our children and our youth?
Why do we lie and deceive,
And rarely speak the truth?
Why don’t we just stop,
And choose love over hate?
Why not accept our differences,
Before it’s too late.
Why don’t we stop fighting,
That includes you and me.
Why don’t we become,
The change we want to see.
Why don’t we start a movement,
Starting here and now?
We could all work together,
Or have we forgotten how?
Why don’t you join me,
Starting here today.
We can work together,
United we’ll lead the way!
Why not take a pledge,
To be the change you want to see.
Why not embrace love and kindness,
Alongside of me?
Why not decide to take,
This tiny little step?
So together we can start,
A kindness ripple effect.
Why would something so simple,
Make a difference in our world?
It might spread like a fire,
And let kindness be unfurled!
It takes just one person to start,
Then it grows from just you and me.
And then over time,
You’ll be the change you wanted to see!
Why not sign this pledge,
Now is a perfect time.
To start making a difference,
And simply choose...to Be Kind Online.
Written by Connie Berg
Founder Duvall Random Acts of Kindness
www.rakduvall.com
