‘Help her someone! Quick! Help her!’ they cried
But from a safe distance all watched
‘I’d have got off’ one said ‘but I’ll miss the train’
Thus they continued to yak and watch

Gone are the days of humanity
When person for another cared
Why go out of your way to help anyone
If it ain’t family or friend

There was a time when for each other we lived
Now only one’s self can we see
We point fingers at others and pass the blame
Why bother if I not who’s there

Among all the people there was I
Indifferent as everyone else
I’ve got to get home, I will before long
So soon be forgotten what was left behind

Hours later at home, with some music relaxed
A phone call from a stranger I receive
‘I’m calling from the hospital, your wife is her’
Anxious and worried I leave

Frozen tears, in shock I can’t move
The officer’s voice echoes still
‘I’m sorry she’s gone. It was too late.
We could’ve save her but only if…’

I stand by the grave, like ’em wilted rose
The tears uninhibited flow
‘Forgive me my love! I knew not it was you.
Forgive me I beg of you now.’

The rain pours down on me, I am drenched in my tears
Forgive myself I cannot
I repent I cry for my apathy then
But it’s way too late for it now

As we walk thru each day knowing not what will be
May courage and kindness in us grow
May we never regret any moment in time
And more humanity and helpfulness flow