Timeless Square

In the heart of the city, on a square so fair,

Stands a hero in bronze, a sight so rare.

With proud stature and eyes filled with grace,

A beacon of strength for the bustling place.

Once a hero at sea, now on the land,

Admired by the masses who eagerly stand.

A symbol of courage and stories untold,

This hero's legacy will forever unfold.

But fame and glory, though they may beguile,

Can leave behind an emotion, empty and vile.

For what is immortality, if just a name,

If being but a shade in a world bustling, yet tame?

But amidst the hustle and chaos that ensue,

When the sun shines bright, and the sky is blue,

A different side of fame comes alive,

When children gather and laughter thrives.

In the heart of the square, joy takes its stand,

As the hero's presence fills the young ones' land.

They gather around, their spirits so pure,

Laughing and playing, their innocence secure.

With curious eyes and hearts full of grace,

They dance in delight, with smiles on their face.

Unaware of the legend that stands above,

They find joy in the presence of the hero, their love.

Their laughter echoes through the city streets,

A sweet symphony that every heart beats.

For this hero, now frozen, was once just a man,

With dreams and hopes, marching to life's band.

And in the laughter and play of the children's song,

The hero finds solace, where he truly belongs.

For in their innocence, his spirit does revive,

Bringing warmth and love, keeping his memory alive.

So, let the sun shine on this timeless square,

Where joy and laughter fill the summer air.

For the hero's statue may depict a cold entity,

But his soul finds warmth in children's serenity.

In the heart of the city, the hero stands tall,

A testament to bravery, defying life's call.

And as children play at his immortal feet,

He finds the true meaning of his legacy complete. ("Timeless Square") by Courtney Weaver Jr.