Why Should I Care?

I saw the child’s father today

He smiled and then went in

We share a wall, two flats

I heard a shout, a crash

I turned up the tv

Why should I care?

The child came past me today

Tried to hurry

I saw the bruise

Accident maybe?

I went inside

Read the newspaper

Why should I care?

Heard more than usual today

Several bangs and a scream

Something smashed

Heard their door open

Then it slammed shut

I carried on eating

Why should I care?

More swearing today

Child was outside later

More bruises, tears

Looked at me

I looked away

Continued walking

Why should I care?

Came home early today

Saw the rope dangling

Saw the child swinging

Dead child

Saw the note

Read it, it said

‘why does no one care?’

Funeral today

I brought flowers

There were tears

Most were mine

I should have cared

©sonofdel

Well this poem stems from the 'head in the sand' syndrome I read and hear about day in and day out.  It seems that If it doesnt affect you then it isnt worth bothering about.  Well here is the fact, you should be bothered.  Dont wait until you regret not getting involved.  I am not saying go out there and meddle in everything.  If its wrong and you know its wrong, act now, while you can.