This poem was submitted by TNG reader, Doug Cousminer.

Heroes
you can’t save me now
I don’t want to be just another guy
I’d rather fill your heart with the rhythm of butterflies
and your mind with the knowledge that you’re okay
new clothes
new hair–
A new you is not necessary today.

look at your reflection to tell the truth
but your reflection can’t tell you
that you are a volcano
that hasn’t erupted yet
but you are no less powerful in your silence
because when you open your mouth
you create islands

make enough of these islands and you’ve built a bridge
a revolution
don’t be afraid of revolution
it’s already in you
your breathing goes out comes in again
a cycle
a circle
a revolution inside you
and no one has to tell you how to do it
you just knew
if I could live my whole life this way
I wouldn’t need expert advice
I wouldn’t need a word to the wise
if I’m already wise, I don’t need another word
I have my own language, I just need it to be heard

So heroes…
keep away.
I’ve brought just myself today.

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