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