"Why??"

Why??

Why is it, at the grocery store
When lines are long, six deep or more,
I’ve waited ‘till I’ve almost dozed
But at my turn, the clerk says “closed!”

Why is it, if I’m running late
It’s MY fault, so I sit and wait.
But if the doctor is behind
I am the only one to mind!

If I am late to pay a bill
My credit rating goes to nil!
But months go by before I’ll see
A credit that’s owed back to me.

Why is it, when I’m half asleep,
Stretched on the couch and counting sheep,
The doorbell rings. “Thought we’d stop by!”
There goes my nap; I shrug and sigh.

And why, when food is on my plate
The phone rings, which makes me irate.
“Please let me offer you a deal!”
I hang up and go eat my meal.

Why does it always seem to be
That these things happen, just to me?
I’d like to ponder this some more ....
But ... someone’s knocking at my door!

AAAARRRRGH!


rhyme: aabb
rhythm: 8-8-8-8