I Wonder Why

Who has heard the lonely when they cry,
then told yourself it was only the wind.

Who has seen the lonely when they rise into the sky,
then told yourself it was only a dream.

Who has felt the lonely in their bed where they lie,
then told yourself to be there would only be a sin.

Who has been with the lonely and told them a lie,
then said it was all right, it could never of been.

Who has been with the lonely and felt no empathy.
For this I wonder why.

by Bruce Demers