why do. . .the prettiest
                  smiles always
                  hide the
                  deepest secrets
                  and

why are. . .the prettiest eyes
                   always the eyes
                   that have cried
                   the most tears.

why do. . . the kindest hearts
                   always feel the
                    most pain.

why do. . . failures often lead
                   us to success and
                   false discoveries
                   often lead us to
                   the truth.

why do. . . we hold on so
                   tightly when
                   terrified of a
                   loss and fail
                   to just let go.

why does. .happiness
                   always appear
                   to be so
                   frightening and

why don't. .we stop
                     holding on to
                     what hurts and
                     start making
                     room for what
                     feels good.           Jon York       2014