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

But a good man may die a thousand deaths

A hero may re-trace a thousand steps

A brave man will face danger with clenched jaw and tight fist

He will never, never,  ever, 

drag loved ones into the mist

Boondocker,8/21/01