the hero

Yes it is fashionable to idolise the villain
Who charmingly breaks the rules
that suffocate us all
Who dares to do things
most people would quail at
Who does not keep temptations at bay
but instead indulges in them
The villain is charismatic, irresistible

And only a fool of
a cardboard character
with no imagination
would slog it all out
and be the 'good guy'

But then, true heroes are
beyond the understanding
of those beguiled by temptation
for whom hedonistic indulgence
is the only way in life

True heroes are not the boring characters
who feel no temptationbut those who have crossed this stage
with great trials and tribulations

True heroes are conquerers
who understand every phase of the journey
And decide not to stop at indulgence
where most people would

True heroes are those
who shoulder their burdens
no matter how heavy
And in doing so,
If they cannot indulge themselves.
then so be it