Heroes

So I watched the movie Batman Begins last night because I hadn't seen it yet. That movie is the best Batman movie I've seen. I really enjoyed it. I don't know about you, but I love superhero movies such as XMen, Spiderman, Batman, The Hulk, Elektra, Daredevil, etc. If it's one thing that I've realized, it's that everyone loves heroes. That everyone has their own hero in life that they look up to, that they admire, that they respect, that they want to be like, that they idolize in a sense.

I got to thinking about heroes and the question that came to my mind was what is a hero? I mean some people think that heroes are the comicbook superheroes that we read about and that they make movies about, the ones that are made up. Others consider heroes to be policemen, firemen, our military. Whoever it may be, we all have our definition of what we think a hero is. We all have in our mind who we consider to fit the description of the perfect hero. But a hero is so much more then someone who fights for justice all the time and gets vengeance on the bad guys.

To me, heroes are those people who are overcoming obstacles in their lives in order to make something of themselves, to move on to better things. They are those who sacrifice of themselves to see others happy. They work behind the scenes and often stand in the shadows, never taking credit for anything because all they want is to see others reach success as well. When the other people get the credit and the glory, they are just happy and content to know that they made a small difference in the person's life. I think that heroes are those people who have fallen in life but learned to pick themselves back up again. Nothing or no one brings them down. When hard times come, they look their problems straight in the eye instead of running away. They stand up for what they believe in, even if it does mean they have to stand alone. They will stop everything they are doing and put things on hold to help a friend in need. They reach out their hand to help others in life's journey and bring hope and encouragement to those who are suffering, letting them know that better days are ahead, that there is light at the end of the tunnel. They shine their light in the dark areas of people's lives, and they help them break the chains of a painful past that has them trapped. They give people wings to fly, restoring their hope and faith when it's gone. Heroes are those who dare to be different, who don't know what defeat is, and who fight to achieve their goals and dreams. I can't, giving up, surrender, these words they don't know the meaning of. It's not glory and fame and popularity that they are seeking. The only thing that matters to them is that they make a difference in people's lives. They just want to see others happy. They're the ones that give others a boost in life, staying by their side while they fight through tough times. That is my definition of a hero anyways. That's what I think a hero is. I think a hero is a person who keeps fighting to get somewhere in life, who lets the past go, who focuses on positive things and moves on, letting the drama and pain of the past go. They are making the most out of their life and they are the ones who inspire and motivate others to do the same, to keep going no matter what.

The heroes in my life are actually my friends that I have met here. My friends who are fighting to get to better things in life because they know that better times are ahead. They're the ones who have given me encouragement and hope when I've felt stressed and beat. They are the ones who come up along beside me and help me run life's race. When I fall, they pick me up. They don't judge me or walk away even when they know about things I've done in my past. My friends are really my heroes. They don't know it, but I do look up to them. To me, they are survivors in life who have come such a long way. No matter how tough things get, they just push right on through and along the way, they stop to reach out a hand to others in need. They don't let negative people bring them down. They just keep going for their dreams and goals. They may not realize it, but they are the ones who give me the inspiration and motivation to keep going on in life when I feel that I am done, when I just get frustrated and want to walk away from it all. But yet, they give me that strength to keep doing what I'm doing, to keep helping others out. Their kind words of encouragement have helped heal the wounds that have been left on my heart. And I love each and every one of them for they are all special to me. I think that they give me way too much credit though because I'm not that amazing person they think I am. I guess I just dont see in myself what they see in me. But in them, I see fighters and survivors, I see kind hearts, beautiful souls, caring people who love me no matter what I do, no matter what I go through. Man, I know this sounds so stupid, but I'm about to cry thinking about all my wonderful friends and how much they have helped me. You guys restored my confidence and boosted my self-esteem. I love you guys so much. I know I dont say it enough but thank you; I couldn't have survived through all this stuff without you guys.

Anyways, in closing I want to post a poem that I wrote about heroes awhile ago. It pretty much sums up what I think a hero is and what they do. So here it is:


Hero's Path

A hero's path is not an easy one to take
With so may things and people being fake.
A normal life heroes often must forsake
For a choice to help others is the decision they make.

So much they have to be willing to sacrifice
Going the distance to save people no matter what the price.
Every day heroes put their own lives on the line
Ensuring that the environment is fine.

Getting justice is their drive
And making the world a safer place they strive.
Heroes often don't let the real them be made known
Living a life all alone.

It isn't fame they care about
Rather heroes concentrate on helping those in distress out.
They fight for what is true and right
And during dark times they shed some light.

Heroes bring with them hope
To those who are climbing up a steep slope.
They put their lives on hold
Never in the face of danger or under pressure do they fold.

Heroes recognize that sometimes they must place their own dreams aside
In order to assist people in life's strenuous ride.
Their hearts are not filled with greed
For they know others depend and rely on them in time of need.

Heroes don't expect or want anything in return
For all their hard work, respect and admiration they earn.
When on the scene they appear
People forget about all their fear.

Whether they intend to or not, heroes always win the crowd
They are humble souls rather than proud.
Using every last breath
Heroes sometimes have to fight to the death.

Of what does a hero consist
Well, in each of us one does exist.
We each have the strength down in our soul
That allows us to play the role.

We have the endurance
To help others by going the extra distance.
It requires reaching out a hand
When we see people who are hurting in the heartland.

A hero's path is there for us to take
And if we choose, we are able to heal other's heartache.
But we cannot be selfish
If we desire to ease the anguish.

It takes alot to be a hero
So we must have lots of courage and determination if that path we want to go.
But a hero is inside us all
It's just up to us if we ignore it or answer the call.


'Hero's Path' Copyright © Jenna Kandyce Linch