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 quite 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 headed started to spin and I started 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