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. 

Author's Note

To me this poem is not about actual flies, but people who act like them. If you don't help someone when you see them in need, then you become a fly on a wall who just watches.

Please be truthful when reviewing because I'd like to know what you really think of it.

**awarded Made Me Think Poem ♥ in the Your Best Poem contest**
** awarded 2nd runner up in the Just some poems contest**
**awarded 1st in the Poetry contest contest**
**awarded Why aren't you famous yet? in the "Writing is my passion" contest**

Reviews

[BloodyMary]

ohmyjesus, i didn't know you did poetry too.

[Death Girl]

This reminds me of me. How I was the one who was hurting myself and no one helped me. no one even noticed. I really like this. I hope thatwhen someone reads this then they will think have I really been a fly on the wall and then they stop and start to help and reach out to those in pain. Nice write.

[Robbie~xoxo~]

The repetition gave an eerie tone to this piece...setting the stage for a dramatic read. Well penned!

[Ubiquitous]

Amazing poem, truly unique. The repetitiveness really works in your favor, and completes the piece. Wonderful message, wonderful way of conveying such.

[newyearnorma]

very good, i know the type of people you are talking about. what a great way to remind us we need to be there for each other

[Esana Bridges]

...I think the only thing that I didn't love about this piece was how it was written in Times New Roman (yes, I have a grudge against that font). However, the idea behind it (especially the idea behind it) and the way you phrased the situations that the "flies" watch without doing anything is amazing. It's creative and very well-written (I really enjoy the repetition of "I watch...I see...I listen" in every stanza.

[Blake]

Awesome job the third time too! :D

[Blake]

I've already reviewed this? Hmm...I guess once more wouldn't hurt. It was awesome the second time just like the first! I guess I'll review it again so you can be a Top Writer haha

[ATG]

This was an amazing poem. It was great to read and it was perfectly written. It made think of a saying.

"All it takes for bad things to happen is for good men to do nothing."

I think I paraphased that line, but that is roughly correct.