The Why-Boy

to George

Don’t do that
Why?
Because it’s rude
Why?
Because it’s naughty
Why?
Because I said so!

Why is the sky so high?
Because the birds need room to fly
Why?
Because they need lots of space.

Where do birds go when they die?
They have a secret place.
Why?
Because they want to die alone.

Why did Granny die?
Because she was old.
Why?
Because she had lived lots of years.

Why did you cry when Granny died?
Because I was sad.
Why?
Because I loved her.

Why did you love her?
Because she was my mother
Why?
Because everyone has a mother.

Don’t do that
Why?
Because it’s rude
Why?
Because it’s naughty
Why?
Because I said so!