WHY?
Why do birds have wings, Nan?
Why do birds have wings?
To help them fly
and touch the sky
and do fantastic things.
Why do cats have fur, Nan?
Why do cats have fur?
To keep them snug
so you can hug
them while they sit and purr.
Why do monkeys leap, Nan?
Why do monkeys leap?
They like to play
around all day –
it’s like they never sleep!
Why do I have a brain, Nan?
Why do I have a brain?
To give you the keys
to questions like these
again and again and again…
