the s lamb

obligated—
to be human, to care, to
give of self; satisfying
the needs
of others.
without this obligation—
one is deemed to be
selfish.

if your sister’s house
catches fire,
you’re obligated
to save the lives;
if your community
becomes consumed by corruption,
you’re obligated
to show a more
righteous path;
if your lover
screams in the night
because of a nightmare,
you’re obligated
to hold them until
the shaking stops, causing reassurance.

life lived on a path
of self-less-ness; assisting
all until your reflection
dissipates,
and your obligations,
stand strong.
am i not
my brothers and sister’s
keeper?