In the midst of voices crying,
Hope desires for a savior.
In the midst of people dying,
What must be done? What favor?

Must hide, must cover
Someone please take these pains away.
Don’t chide, don’t hover
What now? What task? What do we pay?

Oh wait! Oh look! Oh my!
A figure flying in the sky
Oh yes! Oh yes! Oh yes!
Now the villain cannot defy

Shiny cape and filled with wonder,
He’s ready as ever.
Swoops in to fight like a master eagle,
He never says never.

But you should know,
O vibrant youth.
Courage and strength?
This is only part of the truth.

Indeed a true hero must be brave and strong,
Perhaps subtract the abnormal powers.
Let me describe a hero, and follow along.
It’s already obvious a hero is not a coward.

A hero may fly, but a true hero loves.
A hero may save, but a true hero gives.
Constantly putting others above
Thinking selflessly and always forgives.

A true hero believes,
Always ready and always there.
A true hero knows,
All the causes worth fighting for.

It does not matter the shape nor the size,
A true hero loves and never despises.
It does not matter the costume nor the fabulous hair,
A true hero with a strong heart will always have flair.

I’m not hatin’ on the comics,
Nor am I endorsing them as the best.
But I’m not playin’ any tricks,
There are better qualities than the rest.

The insanely cliché “never gives up” really does apply here,
A hero is tenacious, fighting back all the failures and tears.
But it also seems so that a hero is a determined leader,
Envisioning a bright future -- step by step, meter by meter.

Filled with kindness and compassion,
A real hero doesn’t care too much about fashion.
Always deep and always inspiring,
A real hero will never stop tiring.

What matters most and let’s give a toast,
A great hero would never ever boast.
Very wise and very kind,
A great hero is hard to find.

Well now you should know the truth and the gist,
For I just gave you quite a long list.
Heroism is not merely a clear-cut definition,
But rather a life-long goal and vital mission.