The Tale of a 21st Century Hero

THE TALE OF A 21st century HERO Daunting heroes, As a boy Were the dreams He had enjoyed Vowed that one day he would be Bursting with integrity Help the needy and the poor Answer when they needed more So he studied half his life Joined the air force-- found a wife Served his country , did it proud Kept each promise that he’d vowed But he gradually felt the change Seemed like life had rearranged Now true heroes were ignored often pundits Laughed and roared Made the good men seem like fools For regarding written rules And the children lost respect All adults were now suspect Life was now a back of tricks Or a game of pick up sticks Then one day as he walked home Heard a siren blare and drone Saw the smoke and tiny face Ran into the crumbling place While a fire roared and blazed He broke in, and came out dazed ------With the child safe in his arms Life suddenly recovered charm