The Vanishing Hero

Some things are best left in the mist
though drifting into the past is hard to resist
When it comes to the ravages of one mans war
Better to close portal and drive nails into the door
Some dark secrets are best left alone
to dig up the past invites ghouls to your home
the author of the nightmare pens the details grim
these crypts are best opened and closed by him
When the time is right these demons will be brought to the light
until then they must rule silently treacherous in the night
A good man may die a thousand deaths
A great man may re-trace a thousand of his steps
A brave man will face danger with clenched jaw and tight fist
But a Hero,
He will never, never, ever, drag loved ones into the mist

Richard Preston ,8/21/01