Wide Awake -A Hero's Departure

Wide Awake (A Hero's Departure) I awoke from a dream, a childlike slumber Perfectly still, as to not let the vision slip Within the eyes of a child, a hero was born Safe, soft, a beautiful gift But in moments of deepest despair, No hero remained, or had existed at all (it would seem) Promises of love fall flat behind the facades, the fear of fears, the listless gleam From the heart of a woman, a hero was torn Beautiful eyes, wide awake Hope of hopes, forlorn