Writings of a Failed Hero

Do you know what a hero is? Hero is defined as "a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities" but is that really what a hero is? It means giving up certain aspects of your life for what you believe is that greater good. So how do we know that what we are doing is actually for the greater good? We believe. We hope. We have faith. These are the things we tell ourselves. But heroes make sacrifices too. Family. Love. Friendship. Freedom. Life. These are the cost of being a hero. It a pretty hefty price to pay. Trust me I would know all about it. I know that I'm no hero. I've always known that I could never cut it as one but still I tried because I wanted to prove to the heavens that I controlled my own life. But in the end I only failed.