I Took Their Advice, Of Course Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Tell me,
What is the point of chasing the same people...
Who run into the same deadends and brick walls,
With claims they have a faith that is steadfast.

'The other day I told someone,
To watch out for the oncoming traffic...
As they were walking across the street,
Talking on their cellphone.
I was told to mind my own business.'

What happened?

'They got hit by a car.'

What did you do?

'I took their advice,
Of course.
It's difficult to do sometimes.
But...
I'm learning.'