I fail to see the logic of endurance feats for charity;
I follow the performers' rationale with total clarity,
For while a street collector may be thought a tad importunate,
Bold deeds create publicity, which succours the unfortunate.
But why should any donor's contribution be conditional
On someone else's skill in tolerating the attritional?
What makes prospective givers calibrate their generosity
According to a person's strength, or distance, or velocity?
If they could make oblations with a more objective attitude,
The beneficiaries, I'm sure, would offer them their gratitude.

TORRID – TRACKS