because

bēˈkəz

heroes are heroes

heroes are heroes 
because they dependably 
behave like heroes

my donkey army 
will defeat lions because 
i am no donkey

i take the high ground 
because if i do not the 
high ground will take me

seize the offensive
because no other option
will carry the day

i stand before you
and speak without fear because
i read every day

do not postpone joy
to earn your reward because
the joy is the thing

i perished because
i followed the example
of another man

kiss me while you can
because we are not getting
out of this alive