why

i'm becoming allergic to that word.
it's a knee jerk reaction to know
why things happen the way they do
why events crumble
why people act and react.
we just want to know why
the earth spins
keeping us tethered to the ground.
i like to know things
what makes them tick
watch people and their subtle movements
but i've come to a point
where knowing why doesn't matter.
with certain un-foldings
i stop the gears before they start
because i know
whatever conclusion
out of the infinite scenarios i run
is most likely wrong.
i've chosen to conserve my energy
and became a fan of the phrase "shit happens".