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I Chose To Look The Other Way

Posted by Joseph Ceccarelli on Mon, Aug 18, 2008
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I wanted to share this poem with you.

 

"I chose to look the other way

 I could have saved a life that day,

 but I chose to look the other way.

 It wasn't that I didn't care, I had the time, and I was there.

 But I didn't want to seem a fool, or argue over a safety rule 

I knew he'd done the job before, if I called it wrong, he might get sore.

The chances didn't seem that bad,

 I've done the same, he knew I had.

So I shook my head and walked on by,

 he knew the risks as well as I.

He took the chance, I closed an eye, and with the act,

 I let him die.

 I could have saved a life that day, but I chose to look the other way.

Now every time I see his wife, I'll know I should have saved his life.

That guilt is something I must bear, but it isn't something you need to share.

 If you see a risk that others take, that puts their health or life at stake.

The question asked, or thing you say,

could help them live another day.

 If you see a risk and walk away,

 then hope you never have to say,

 I could have saved a life that day, but I chose to look the other way."

                                 Don Merrell

                                               

 

Simply look out for yourselves and for each other.

 

 

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COMMENTS

Thanks for sharing this Joe. It's a great lesson.  
 
Too few people are willing to put themselves out there and see how they can help someone. Whether someone is in a life and death situation or not, it's possible to change people's lives by putting yourself out there.

posted @ Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:00 AM by peter caputa


I couldn't agree more Pete. I think your thoughts are dead on. 
 
Thanks!

posted @ Tuesday, August 19, 2008 3:57 PM by Joseph Ceccarelli


When I read this yesterday, I knew that I would comment, but it took a few readings before I realized how. I see that Pete replied and I know him as a person that puts himself out there, whether he's telling people that their website sucks, they need sales help, or they should keep on blogging because they're great. He's not afraid to get involved and isn't that, after all, the difference? When I see people that are crappy salespeople, I tell them. I don't care what they think of me. I DON'T WANT TO BE PART OF THE PROBLEM. We people that God gave a talent to are obligated to use it and if we don't use the talent that God gave us at EVERY OPPORTUNITY, we are part of the problem.

posted @ Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:20 PM by Rick Roberge


Rick, thank you for your insight on this matter. Even though the poem is safety based I agree that the message is greater.

posted @ Thursday, August 21, 2008 3:29 PM by Joseph Ceccarelli


This poem is fantastic! It was written by a trainer at my work, Don Merrell, and every time I read it I get the chills. Thanks for passing this along!

posted @ Friday, October 10, 2008 10:07 AM by Tana Christensen


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