Breaking Hero

Simple-Man87

"I hear them Diana,

There screams continue to echo.

I tried to save them all

But had to choose who to let go."

 

His head hangs low

Cape in hand, tattered and torn

Perhaps the world wasn't ready

For no God, deserves this scorn.

 

"I feel like turning my back, as they did,

Why can't my conscience be Steel?"

 

The struggle continues to torment him

Contradiction of heart and mind

"If you gave up, who would save them?

Self destruction is the nature of Mankind."

 

Her hand clutches his shoulder

Gold bracelets shine like hope, in his eyes

Rebuilding his flame from a smolder

Proving to him, the Hero within, once again, will rise.

 

 

  • Author: Simple-Man87 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 25th, 2017 13:49
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Christina8

    Great superhero write! "cape in hand tattered and torn" .I like the last stanza that "the hero within, once again, will rise!" --Christina

    • Simple-Man87

      Thank you for your comment Christina. You always brighten my day with your kindness.

    • LaurašŸŒ»

      SM,
      A poem well written!
      As I read it, I could feel the struggle within this individual...imaginary or real... it doesnā€™t matter! Throughout any trials and tribulations, we have to remain strong. As you said, ā€œthe Hero within, once again, will riseā€!

      • Simple-Man87

        Thank you for the uplifting comment Laura. I feel, though it's fiction, the struggles are real. Thank you for reading.

      • Michael Edwards

        Even the simple phrases work so well in this engaging write.

        • Simple-Man87

          Thank you Michael. I'm a Simple-Man. Kind of you to read. Thank you.



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