That Day

Because a man,
was afraid of another man,
he left him behind,
not hearing what he had to say,
he lost his wallet that day.

Because a man,
was afraid of another man,
he left him behind,
not hearing what he had to say,
he lost his love that day.

Because a man,
was afraid,
him was he,
not hearing himself,
he lost himself that day.

Because a man,
was afraid of the unknown,
he kept to himself,
knowing hell on earth,
he lost his soul that day.

Because a man,
was afraid of fear,
he gave up freedom,
for safety,
he lost his way that day.