Mind Heart Soul

Old Man On The Sidewalk

Walking down the Boston street
Eyes looking down at my feet
Suddenly I see a pair
Of feet that are bare
A look to my right
I ache at the sight
Soulful eyes looking up
Mom yells at me to catch up
Why is he sitting
Than I realize what's missing
His left leg is severed
Army badge on his jacket of leather
Gives me a smile but it's sad
He knows I feel bad
He nods toward my mom
Tells me to move along
I look for money in my pocket
Then my mom tells me to knock it
Off he could be a killer
I tear up as I say "goodbye sir"
I run to my mom at the bend
Last time I think about him again
Until now
Furrowed brows
Full of distress
How could I be so heartless
He impacted me in a deep way
Please god help him if you may
So next time you're in the city on a walk
Remember the old man on the sidewalk