why

even as a child, i questioned

“why?” to my parents’ exasperation

believing, accepting without proof

or at least answers to simple doubts

left me shaking my head, “no” and

“how can that be?” and

“i don’t think so”

so claims on the internet without

evidence or confirmation

leave me wondering how

anyone can accept their truth

let alone act on their assertions

emerging color

haiku

stone gray giving way

to brilliant colors of joy

hope of Easter Day