Ask Me

Ask Me Ask me this: What do you want?

I’ll answer you thus: Peace and quiet.

Ask me this: What do you desire?

I’ll answer you thus: To go my own way.

Ask me this: What do you need?

I’ll answer you thus: The basic necessities.

Ask me this: Why do you sigh?

I’ll answer you thus: Because I grow weary.

Ask me this: Why do you smile?

I’ll answer you thus: Because I am content.

Ask me this: Why do you weep?

I’ll answer you thus: Because I am troubled.

Ask me this: Why do you pause?

I’ll answer you thus: Because patience is a virtue.

Ask me this: How will it end?

I’ll answer you thus: With my final breath.

Ask me this: When will it end?

I’ll answer you thus: All in good time.

Ask me this: Why are you so?

I’ll answer you thus: I am what I am.

Ask me this: Is there no end?

I’ll answer you thus: No.