The people in the house are
Sleeping and in great danger
Seven of their neighbors will come along
Each with an opportunity to save them
Person #1
Does not see the fire
Consumed in his own thoughts
He passes by in ignorant oblivion
Person #2
Sees the fire
But, not wanting to get involved
Walks on by
Person #3
Sees the fire
But, shocked and terrified
Is left immobilized in a state of panic
Person #4
Sees the fire
And immediately takes action
First, phoning the fire department
Then, knocking on the door to
Wake up the inhabitants
Person #5
Sees the fire
And, daring what no one else would
Enters the house to try to
Save the inhabitants
Person #6
Sees the fire
Surveys the scene
And discovers an opportunity
To promote his own interests and
Make a buck
(He’s the one handing out
His business card to sell his stuff)
Person #7
Set the fire
And lurks unnoticed
Watching the destruction
Not caring really
About anything at all.
