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Make Believe

Heroes of the silver screen
Dancing amongst the bullets
Real life Dead cert.

© Harry J Horsman 2018

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Andrea Dietrich

August 26, 2018 at 4:58 PM

Just came back to this one to say hello! I was in Chicago briefly and just making my rounds again here. Sure hope your contest fills up. I loved your idea of it,Harry.

Sand Blown

August 7, 2018 at 9:03 AM

"...dancing amongst the bullets..." :matrix reloaded...fantastic special effects

Al Juman

July 31, 2018 at 3:08 PM

Excellent depict--I would not want to act in any movie facing a gun. That certain death. I wont care if they call the bullets blank

Jasmine Koria

July 30, 2018 at 10:08 PM

This is a great piece!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

July 25, 2018 at 3:31 AM

love that last line if I read it correctly xx

Susan Gentry

July 22, 2018 at 5:23 AM

I like it. Good one!

Vegter Papyrus

July 21, 2018 at 6:46 AM

Yup.. we all have to dance. I just don't want to do the purgatory thing for long periods of time and there's no good looking women or something. Now I'm nervous Harry! Blessings

Andrea Dietrich

July 20, 2018 at 6:54 PM

Good one Harry. Me thinks this contest is gonna fill up super fast!!

Kai Michael Neumann

July 20, 2018 at 2:46 AM

So true. Good luck for the contest.

Maria Williams

July 19, 2018 at 2:05 AM

Well written with cynicism and humor Harry - I guess they are all pretenders. All the best for the contest..Maria ~ hugs

Brandy Nicole

July 18, 2018 at 9:14 PM

Heroes truly are everywhere. Some choose to hide in the shadows, while others seem to be right in front of you, and you don't even know it. Beautifully written and presented. ~ Brandy

Charles Messina

July 18, 2018 at 6:34 PM

Well said in such little words! Unfortunately, some real life heroes never get recognized. Great write, Harry!

Mark Peterson

July 18, 2018 at 5:05 PM

Yes, it’s not real blood, and they have no high capacity magazines. Jaws and fists of iron, otherwise one punch, and you’re watching them all from the comfort of a hospital bed. In your brevity, there is wit.

Kyle Kriticos

July 18, 2018 at 2:56 PM

Awesome write! A very sobering piece hehe I look forward to following more of your works !

Lyric Man

July 18, 2018 at 8:05 AM

No where is make believe and reality further apart than when it comes to heroes. In reality heroes can't dodge bullets (but they are willing to take them). Real heroes don't wear capes. The dress like everyone else. They just think different. In movies the hero is a handsome or beautiful individual. In reality, heros are plural and they are diverse in looks, wealth, skill, education, etc