Fly On The Wall

When we don't help people in need we become the flies and the world becomes our wall.

I watch, I see, I listen.

I watch as the drunken man recklessly drives.

I see the car he is about to hit and know he will end lives.

I listen as the cars collide, a sound like clashing knives.

But I do nothing, for I am a fly on the wall.

 

I watch, I see, I listen.

I watch as the boy opens the bottle and takes the pill.

I see that he has taken too many, enough to kill.

I listen as he retches and cries, and then he goes still.

But I do nothing, for I am a fly on the wall.

 

I watch, I see, I listen.

I watch as the man hits his wife in their own house.

I see the blood soaking through her ratty blouse.

I listen as begs for her life to her angry spouse. 

But I do nothing, for I am a fly on the wall.

 

I watch, I see, I listen.

I watch as the girl pulls out the shining blade.

I see her cut her own wrist, her misery displayed.

I listen as she sighs happily, welcoming the pain she made.

But I do nothing, for I am a fly on the wall.

 

I watch, I see, I listen.

I watch as the girl compares herself to the model’s perfection.

I see that she is struggling to keep away her peer’s rejection.

I listen as she cries about her own reflection.

But I do nothing, for I am a fly on the wall. 

Reviews

[Sheila Kline]

Congratulations on your recent second place win the "death" contest. Your message is relayed to the reader in a way that makes a poignant statement. At first, I questioned the "duplicate" lines, but then read it again and have come to the conclusion that in my opinion, the repetition actually helps reinforce the message.
We must each do what we can to help others!!

[Holly Mason]

this is a wonderful write thank you for sharing

[Patricia B. Hepler]

Sadly, this reflects exactly on how some humans will choose the path of least resistance-
It seems to be human nature for one to live up to, or live down to, their own particular choices for their personal expectations of life. I believe your poem demonstrates -with crystal clarity- the ability for human beings to show exactly what their own morals are worth, or in this case, their valueless ethics~ Excellent topic, exceptional writing. pat

[Damita Taylor]

You are very inspiring, your work should be more out there you seem as though you are coming from a deeper interest far more than just creativity and a lot of the youth should know about you and your work. Keep doing you!

[Ashley Rivers :)]

You did a great job!

[A. L. Allen]

Wow, this is an amazing and thought provoking piece. I really like this. Great job!

[Maddie:]]

this was a nice piece:] love how you repeat the "I watch, I see, I listen" it adds a nice flow to it! overall, this was a breathtaking piece! it was very touching and gave a wonderful message that was displayed everywhere here very beautifully! nice write, i enjoyed reading this one! (also enjoyed the rhyme!)

[Jasmine Thousand]

The person in the write does seem like a fly. He/She could have called 911 or helped,but instead just watched...
I like the rhyme scheme used. The comparison makes you really think. All the accidents were virtually the same, they all cost lives, they all cause sadness, yet this one person who can fix the problem just sits there... "a fly on the wall"
Great write! I am looking forward to more!
~Jasmine Thousand~

[Kayla Etreni]

very true. i absulutly love it...

[~*Moody Thursday*~]

Wow, this was very touching and brutally honest.