A World Without Heroes

 

I wondered what would happen when I hung up my cape,

I worried because there was no one else to take my place.

Now, I sit in my house high up on a hill

Shaking my head, because criminals are getting their fill.

People are afraid to leave their houses

Shut up inside like tiny little mouses,

While people like my arch enemy

Are getting away with anything without penalty.

Now, you have come running to my door,

Poured your hearts out, begging for more

Of me -- for you -- 

I hate to do this. It may seem rude...

But, here’s the thing, I’m done

I never received any gratitude -- none.

So, I decided to let you fight your own battles.

You take your turn, go on, jump in the saddle.

I’m sorry, is that bad guy too powerful?

You’re afraid. He’s being too cruel.

You guys never knew how good you had it.

You got too comfortable, too lax, I was just your habit.

So, I say, go ahead and try to live in a world without heroes,

Maybe I’ll be better in your eyes, not just a zero.

In the end, what you’ll find is that you’ll need me,

‘Cause I’m the only one that can keep your streets clean.

Rachael Collins