Fighting
I know what a hero is.
I can name the names of heroes past --
Those who were willing to risk everything
risk their lives
for people they didn’t know
except to know that those people matter
and they deserve to live.
I can name the names of heroes present --
those who make a difference in the world
for good
believing they are doing the right thing
by being available to fight and defend
when necessary.
But I don’t know that I’ll ever be a hero.
Do I care enough
about my country
about God
about anyone
to risk my life -- or even just to fight?
Do I have anything to become a hero for?
If I ever become a hero,
I don’t think it will come by fighting.
My version of heroism is different.
I am willing to stand
with my country
with God
with anyone
to show we are still here
and we matter.
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