How is it that...

How is it that hot dogs can taste so good
and be full of such crap
all at the same time?

How is it that the same eyes
that laugh with exuberance
can weep with despair
minutes later?

How is it that cigarettes can be
so addicting yet so repulsive?

How is it that the human heart
can claim to hold both love and hate
at the same time?

How is it that I can love shoes
and love to be barefoot?

How is it that great pain
can bring about
great joy?

How is it that a hug be
so comforting
yet
so excruciating?

How is it that emotional exhaustion
can be more palpable
than physical exhaustion?

How can questions that are answered
always lead to more questions?