why should we believe in love
when it causes people pain?
when it drives good men insane?
when it's called "the ball and chain"?

why should we believe in love
if it drags strong swimmers under?
if it makes the wise ones wonder?
if it's blunder after blunder?

why should we believe in love
when it fades so casually?
when it ends in tragedy?
when it's just a fantasy?

--i wish i knew.