Because

You ask why
What kind of answer do you want? 
The kind that tells only the truth?
The kind that omits the parts that hurt?
Or should I lie to you? 

You ask why
Because people are people
Because they have emotions
Because they feel
Because if they didn’t
They’d—We’d—be empty 

You ask why
Why?
Do you really want an answer?
Do you really need an answer?
Do you already know the answer? 

You ask why
Because you know the answer
You’re just curious
As to what the answer is
To someone else
Like me.