HERO

I dream of being a hero
At the expense of others.
Whether I'm comforting someone
After that breakdown I've always hoped they'd have,
Or saving their life
After the horrible, decapacitating accident,
I'm only in it for myself.
Well, I want to save them,
But from what?
What to save in a happy, healthy person?
What use to me, then, is someone
Not burdened with crippling misfortune?
I'm never more evil
Then when I dream of being a hero.