Why?

Why does custard have a skin?
Why is spaghetti always thin?
Why do bells make such a dong?
Why are giraffes’ necks so long?

Why does rain come from the sky?
Why do eggs sizzle when they fry?
Why is my dog’s nose always cold?
Why do tortoises look so old?

Why are beds so warm and cosy?
Why are old ladies always nosey?
Why do flowers smell like perfume?
Why do I have to tidy my room?

Why are some ducks made of plastic?
Why do knickers need elastic?
Why isn’t chocolate in bigger bars?
Why would anyone go to Mars?

Why is melted cheese like string?
Why is there a queen bee but no king?
Why is a baby’s bum so soft?
Why do spiders all live in the loft?

Why do finger nails get so dirty?
Why do I have to get up at six thirty?
Why won’t peas stay on my fork?
Why can’t you take a goldfish for a walk?

Why don’t they know this
My Dad and my brother?
All they ever say to me is
“ASK YOUR MOTHER!!”