Eyes Closed, Heart Cold

Wide awake
Wide awake in the chaos.
No way
No way out.
Eyes closed, hearts cold.

Families are being torn apart.
Unborn children are dying.
But I walk by as if nothing were wrong.
Eyes closed, heart cold.

I try to tell myself it's not my problem.
The world can take care of itself.
So I'm just here to live in my own world?
So I'm here to walk by hurting people?
Eyes closed, heart cold.

Excuse me, what's your name?
Let me take a moment and share your pain.
I will be your unlicensed counselor.
So I will mess up, but my services are free.

I refuse, now, to walk by.
Eyes closed, heart cold.
I refuse to stand and do nothing.
Eyes closed, heart cold.

I will live wide awake in a nightmare.
If only to soothe another's pain.
I will live wide awake.
Scared eyes open.
Warm heart vulnerable.
Both ever-friendly to others.