While out for a walk, the speaker saw something so frightening they did not want to describe it. They then observed people joining together but also splitting apart, slighting each other for the enjoyment of the rich. Later, though people congregate monthly to praise unity, they live closely but alone. The speaker found the answer as to why while seeing a boy looking at his phone while sitting alone on the concrete: modern technology and wealth have eroded human connection.

1. What I saw while I was out for a walk
What I saw while Iwasoutfor a walk,
So frighteningthatI don’twantto describe,
Let me restnow, as I don’twant to talk.
I have seenpeople join,joinedbutsplit,
I’ve seenpeoplejoin,forall the day’slong,
Slightingeachother,tothe rich man’sdelight.
People congregate,maybe once amonth,
To praise theirunity,hypocritically
Later they’ll be living,closelybutalone.
I thoughtwhythishappened,walkingdownthe street,
Foundthe answerwhenIsaw a small boy
Lookingat hisphone,sitting inthe concrete.
What I saw while Iwasoutfor a walk…
Let me restnow, as I don’twant to talk.