Why?
Why?
Why would you do this to us?
What wrong did we do?
We lived our lives like we knew how to, and now you are taking it away

Why?
Why would one man’s racism influence so many?
What would happen to my family?
We just want to be together.

Why?
Why are we going into this chamber?
What’s going to happen to me?
We are packed so tight I can feel the man’s heart beating next to me, it’s racing.

Why?
Why am I being punished?
What job did I not do correctly in camp?
We just want a second chance.

Why?
Why are we all crying and screaming?
What is this fog that is creeping in?
We slowly fall to the ground one by one.

Why?
Why can’t I grasp a breath?
What is happening?
We are all so scared.

Why?
Why can’t I move?
What is going to happen to the rest of my family?
We are now just ashes.

Why?