Don't Ask Me

ignorance

Why do you need gas?

For my car

Why do you need a car?

Because I live far from work

Why do you live far from work?

Because I need a house

Why do you need a house far from work?

Because they're affordable

Why are they affordable far from work?

Because the government lowers the taxes there

Why does the government lower the taxes there?

Because they do less for you

Why would you want them to do less for you?

Because it's forced on you

Why would they do that

Because they want to do less

Why would you want less?

I asked for less

Why did you ask for less?

To survive

Will you?

No

Why are you doing it then?

I am waiting for them to change

Are they?

No

Then why are you doing it?

I'm hopeful

What is that?

A bird with wings.

Is that true?

No

Then why are you lying to me?

I hope you will make a difference

What is that?

A change

From what?

Myself

How will I know what that is if you are lying to me?

You won't

Then we will die?

Yes

Is that okay?

Don't ask me

Author's Note

ignorance