I wonder why…
Nobody would be so coarse
To tell a feuding couple to divorce.

I wonder why…
Nobody would suggest to a person who`s obese
"Don`t you take another piece!"

I wonder why…
Nobody would talk about a cosmetic flaw
To the person with the crooked jaw.

I wonder why…
Nobody would select
To tell a person with minimal intellect.
To have a transplant on his brain
And perhaps some IQ points he`ll gain.

I know why…
Because we are taught when still young
To take control of our tongue
And to really think twice and thrice
Before offering unsolicited advice.

Therefore…
I wonder why….
When a child with Down syndrome is born
And the parents are emotionally worn
Some folks don`t hesitate
To `try to set the family straight`
And advise to give the child away
And just hope for a better day.
With confidence and a conscience so clear
These people really do dare!
They play G-d, and actually justify their roles
Of passing judgment on Jewish souls!

I wonder when…
Everyone will learn
How to discern
That some issues are better left untouched
By people who don`t know much.
And remember the lessons of our youth
Life will be a lot more smooth!

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