Why, Dad, why must we oblige,

To rules that seem senseless, a bitter tide?
The government decrees, with cold decree,
But why, Dad, why should we agree?

Is there a reason hidden deep,
A purpose that our hearts could keep?
Or is it just a game they play,
A meaningless and hollow way?

Your eyes hold questions heavy laden,
As the world outside seems fractured and saddened.
The media sings a song of strife,
Misinformation a dangerous knife.

But Dad, we cannot blindly follow,
Or believe each word that's spoken in the hollow.
We must seek truth with open hearts and minds,
To understand the reasons behind.

So let us question, let us strive,
To uncover wisdom, to truly thrive.
For only then can we make our stand,
Against the tide, hand in hand.