When Heroes Fall

It's painful to see your heroes fall
To watch your Gods fall and realize
They are only mortals after all
Heir to weaknesses and failings like all...

They have their moments,
Of glory and immortality
But time must break them
A lesson in modesty...

Avengers are born when true heroes fall
For they pass on their fire
As they take a bow
With a swansong...

It's all part of growing up
Watching your idols crumble
Illusion giving way to stark reality
For in this world, true heroes are but few...

Though people betray them
Ideals live on
Finding new believers
Igniting uncorrupted minds...

For when one story ends
Another must begin
Fire and hunger live on
From ashes, hope must rise yet again...