the fireman
the policeman,
the nurse,
the doctor,
the preschool teacher.
the cross walk patrol
person.
first responders,
second responders,
third and that overlooked
fourth responder.
the guy
sweeping up the mess
after a car crash.
it used to be a job,
with a paycheck.
but now everyone is
a superhero.
worthy of a statue.
i remember when a
hero used to a soldier
dying for his country,
dodging bullets
in a war,
saving his comrades.
i remember when a hero
used to be a sandwich
you could buy on
Coney Island,
or at roadside stand
going to the eastern shore.
(hold the peppers)
there's not enough medals
and trophies to go
around these days,
but i'm sure they'll make
more.
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