I wish I could compose a tune to match my inner storm.
I wish I could combine shapes and colors to create a breathtaking fantasy.
I wish I could write to make you cry.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Hero
Let me tell you the story of the hero.
Some heros are fighters. Others are visionaries, with the will-power to pursue their dreams. Yet other heros are set on making great strides in perfecting an imperfect world.
A hero must make significant sacrifices in his life. For many, it’s a sacrifice of their most precious something. This could be their good looks, their family, or their time. To the hero, these matters are immaterial in comparison with the mission he must fulfill.
And this mission varies from hero to hero. Sometimes the hero finds the mission, at other times the mission finds the hero. Heros will battle ferocious beasts, they will reduce crime, and cure universal illnesses. And even when the going gets rough, they will stay strong.
I laud these heros, for without them, our world would be without them.
Now let me tell you the story of my hero.
My hero pursues nothing. He is content with life just the way it is. He sits back and enjoys the scenery of a setting sun. With his children.
My hero lives a significant life. He keeps his most precious something safe and warm. He cares for it and watches it grow. He stands back and admires its wonder.
And when it becomes ugly, he makes it beautiful. My hero is intent on destroying all the obstacles which hinder the progress of that which he loves. And sometimes, just sometimes, he will have to sacrifice his dream.
This is my hero. Even though he might die if attacked by a starved mountain lion, even though he will not apprehend murderers, he is my hero. Because these matters are insignificant in comparison with the vibrant colors of life around him.
Some heros will sacrifice a life on the altar of a dream.
Some heros are fighters. Others are visionaries, with the will-power to pursue their dreams. Yet other heros are set on making great strides in perfecting an imperfect world.
A hero must make significant sacrifices in his life. For many, it’s a sacrifice of their most precious something. This could be their good looks, their family, or their time. To the hero, these matters are immaterial in comparison with the mission he must fulfill.
And this mission varies from hero to hero. Sometimes the hero finds the mission, at other times the mission finds the hero. Heros will battle ferocious beasts, they will reduce crime, and cure universal illnesses. And even when the going gets rough, they will stay strong.
I laud these heros, for without them, our world would be without them.
Now let me tell you the story of my hero.
My hero pursues nothing. He is content with life just the way it is. He sits back and enjoys the scenery of a setting sun. With his children.
My hero lives a significant life. He keeps his most precious something safe and warm. He cares for it and watches it grow. He stands back and admires its wonder.
And when it becomes ugly, he makes it beautiful. My hero is intent on destroying all the obstacles which hinder the progress of that which he loves. And sometimes, just sometimes, he will have to sacrifice his dream.
This is my hero. Even though he might die if attacked by a starved mountain lion, even though he will not apprehend murderers, he is my hero. Because these matters are insignificant in comparison with the vibrant colors of life around him.
Some heros will sacrifice a life on the altar of a dream.
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