Walking away

Walking along the footpath
Careful to not step over
The filth and dirty puddle
I met her gaze

Seeing the pain in her eyes
That bores into my heart
And tugs at the touchy spots
I turn my head away

Rushing off to do some social work
Do I have time for her?
Hiding behind my responsibility
I quicken my pace

Thinking of my limitations
That compel me to close my eyes
That force me to ignore her pain
I push on to my destination

Free and responsible

Freedom
To walk as you please
To talk as you like
To do as you wish
To live as you enjoy

Responsibility
To not obstruct as you walk
To not hurt as you talk
To not destroy as you do
To let live as you live

With freedom
Comes responsibility
No such thing as
Freedom without responsibility