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Would you do anything different?
July 2, 2011
Look out the foggy window,
see the man with his back against the wall.
Gun pointed to his head,
he lets out a chilling call.
His life could end here,
or I could stop it all.
I could save his life,
I could stand tall.
Yet I stand there,
frozen still.
Wanting to help,
but I can't find the will.
I close the colored blinds,
and bow my head in shame.
I let the shadow man outside,
continue his sick game.
For the man outside, I could have been an angel,
been the one that god had sent.
Instead I do nothing,
but would you do anything different?
© Christy S., Germantown, MA
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thetruthawaits94 SILVER said...
on Jul. 21 2011 at 11:56 pm
I love the meaning!!! This poem leaves the reader full of thoughts, and so i love that last line. i think the way that you represent the poem on the whole, with the dark vibe, really makes the poem that powerful and thought-provoking. This poem was extraordinary, and I give you props on your great skill!!! :)
