When you go outside and play,
consumed with thoughts of wild fun,
squeeze his hand; take care of him.
When he falls and cries of pain,
hold him, and though he might feign
wellness, remember his tears —
for you are your brother’s keeper.

And when you’re among people,
keep in mind that he is you,
a being of dignity.
And when some others single
him out with cruel words, smearing
his true worth, please remain dear —
for you are your brother’s keeper.

And when you walk down the street,
engrossed in matters so dear,
ignore not the abandoned.
for when you shut your mind; knit
your concerns all of self-yarn,
you forget to whom you are bound,
for you are Thy brother’s keeper.

-Tsai