I saw a tramp stagger across the road.

So drunk, his feet slurred the tarmac.

Made it to the other side.

Lay down.

Guess he may have died.

There was nothing to say

Just look on;

And the air was sweet

Now that he has gone

And no soul cried.

Who was he?

A scientist, doctor?

And realising

We all become numb

Unless we lied.