Hero

You said girls who can play the guitar are hot
So I went and enrolled myself into a guitar class.

You said โ€˜Heroโ€™ was your favourite song
So I tried to learn how to sing it for you.

You said Edward Cullen was your favourite character
So I read all the books and brought around a silver car to take you on a date.

You said looking at me was the favourite part of your day
So I took extra care of my uniform from that day onwards.

You said you couldnโ€™t study for a test because you had debate practice
So I went to the Math sir and got our syllabus halved.

Iโ€ฆmeโ€ฆI am the hero youโ€™re looking for
The one who will listen, the one who will stay.

I am everything you ever wanted wrapped up in this skin
And my heart is yours, if youโ€™ll have it.

If youโ€™re looking for a hero, a friend,
Let me just say, Iโ€™m your person.

Oh thereโ€™s one last thing I really want to tell you
Itโ€™s simply this: I love you.


Written as part of AtoZ. For more, check the Theme Reveal 2020 โ€“ 26 Letters of Love.

25 responses to “Hero”

  1. Very nice poem. It is sad that sometimes there are heroes all around us, and we do not even notice.

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    1. So true Geri. And especially right now when we all need to be the heroes. Thanks for stopping by.

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  2. Lovely poem. I have similar stuff and more for my high school and college crush(s)…your poem brought back some sweet and silly memories…I really don’t know if the crushes would have blossomed into true love and a relationship. But at that time, it all seemed so real.

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    1. Exactly the sentiment I was going for Mayura. Glad it made you nostalgic ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. I tried putting it to the music of hero and I kind of succeeded . It’s still playing in my head. Lyrical Suchita.

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    1. Oh that is such an unexpected compliment. Yay! Let me also try ๐Ÿ˜€

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  4. Hero or doormat?

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    1. I’d like to think Hero of Young Love because that’s how deep emotions run when you’re 16 ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. I suppose so …. the folly of youth

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  5. When in love, one puts the best feet forward and go any extent to win the heart of beloved. I wish however that one should not loose oneโ€™s identity in the process.
    Loved this puppy love expression of heart!

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    1. Haha puppy love is absolutely right – which is why it is a bit extreme. But then emotions are a bit extreme when you’re 16 ๐Ÿ˜€

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  6. Nilanjana Bose Avatar
    Nilanjana Bose

    Great word for H and enjoyed the poem. All the best for the A-Z.

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    1. Thank you Nilanjana.

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  7. Such sweet, pure love. Also, what a coincidence! I also picked “Heroes” for H. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Oh wow! Hero seems to be the trending word for H. Thanks!

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      1. Yes, it does.

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  8. This felt like your ode to Enrique! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    1. Not just Enrique, but also to Doon, school and 16 year old Suchita ๐Ÿ™‚

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  9. The things we do for love! It is such a strong emotion. Another nice read. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Oh yes! Thanks Darshana.

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  10. alpanadeo Avatar
    alpanadeo

    How much one can change themselves , adapt to the newness for their love. Because they want to say and hear the three words I Love You!!

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    1. Change, adapt, and grow together too, hopefully ๐Ÿ™‚

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  11. Interesting ๐Ÿ™‚ But unfortunately I guess no one realises the effort behind such heroes ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. The unsung heroes, no ๐Ÿ˜‰

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