Heroism Can Be Lonely

As can be clinging to one’s principles

Like John McCain before him, Mitt Romney failed the Trump loyalty test. Image Credit

He summoned strength
’Gainst current strong
Voted his heart
Chose right o’er wrong
Cowards cowered
From truth they’d hide
The one spoke up
Was vilified

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And now, Mariah Carey sings, Hero:

Inspired by world events and Francine Fallara’s poem “Heroic Fantasies” and prompt “Hero”. Thanks also to our hosts, Kathy Jacobs and me 😀, and the reset of the talented Chalkboard team!