Almost

I am a hero, a great savior, almost

Something I will be sure to boast

For how many people can honestly say

That they alone almost saved the day

It all happened a few days ago

As I walked with my head hung down in woe

My love and I had gotten into a fight

So I left to wander, sad and contrite

Down the dark and empty streets I went

Thinking about all the ways I'd repent

When by chance I happened upon

A young woman and a man with great brawn

They argued and fought like dogs for a bone

And when she screamed I reached for my phone

I called the police and told them, 'come quick!'

Then pulled Mr. Brawn a way as he started to kick

He kicked and he snarled throwing his fists wild

It was like the temper tantrum of a spoiled child

He knocked me back into the wall

And my head started to spin and I began to fall

But I gathered my strength and stood strong

I thought I was about to be dead, but I was wrong

The police sirens blared and the man ran away

And just like that, I'd saved the day

The policeman said 'he could have had a gun

But if I'm an idiot at least, I'm a brave one'

His words touched me right to my heart

I had done what I could, I just did my part

The girl was thankful, she blew me a kiss

There is no word to describe this feeling of bliss

Except that that isn't what happened at all

I never did go and make that call

I heard her scream, I saw him throw her back

I knew I was witnessing a horrible attack

But it wasn't my business, I didn't know them

Who was I to judge or condemn

And if it was all that wrong what he'd done

Someone else will send him on the run

So I looked down at the ground below my feet

And started counting the cracks in the concrete

This morning in the paper, I am sure I read

That same girl I saw was the one found dead

And I think back to how it could have went

If I hadn't just stared down at the cement

So, you see I am a hero, a great savior almost

But perhaps it isn't something I'll boast

For far too many people can honestly say

They could have but didn't save the day