My heroes don’t wear capes anymore.
They’re not the same as I idolized before.
Instead, they help those in need
With a shoulder or a prayer
And sometimes they bleed.
My heroes don’t wear masks anymore.
They don’t leap tall buildings or see-through doors.
My heroes now do extraordinary things.
In the name of the Lord,
In the name of the King.
My heroes don’t have unique cars or ropes.
They just have gentle hearts, helping hands and hopes.
They make a difference one person at a time.
They’re humble and brave,
Resourceful and kind.
My heroes visit nursing homes,
Jails, shelters, and where disaster roams.
In the streets, in the schools,
They’re all around
My heroes are there
Laying blessings down.
The Author
Sheila Valesano is an author, speaker, and consultant. She writes screenplays, short stories, flash fiction, and poetry. She was a Finalist in a NYC Midnight Screenwriter Challenge and a published multi-media artist. Sheila is active in the Des Plaines Writers Group, Barrington Writers Workshop, and Chicago Screenwriters Network. She is an alumnus for the Sundance Screenwriters Retreat, Screenwriting Pro, North Texas University, and Roosevelt University. Her career includes a background in Human Resources, Corporate Education, Performance and Talent Management.
Sheila E. Valesano, Des Plaines, IL
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