What Would Be Done?

Will a man with a mind that is numb
be moved into rescuing action
by a loud shout for help that he hears?
Or would he act like the bum that he is
and respond not to heart wrenching cries?

And why would he want to make efforts
to save any girl whose loud pleas for salvation
were forked-tongued creations
and nothing but vengeance filled lies?