Whos really the bad one?

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Who's really the bad one, the villain or the hero?
It's not always easy to know, that's for sure.
The villain may have a tragic past,
While the hero's virtue may not always last.

The villain may be misunderstood,
A product of circumstance, not inherently bad or good.
The hero may have flaws and shades of gray,
Their righteousness not always the only way.

Who's really the bad one, the villain or the hero?
Perhaps it's not about black and white, but what lies below.
A complex web of motives and intent,
Shades of darkness and light, both heaven-sent.

In the end, it's not about who's good or bad,
But the choices we make, the paths we add.
The villain and hero, not so different after all,
Both human, both flawed, both destined to fall.

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