LARGE

(With respect and appreciation to Bonnie Tyler, for her catchy, musical hit, “Holding Out for a Hero,” originally released in 1984, also appearing on the phenomenal “Footloose” soundtrack...)

Where have all the good men gone and where are all the gods? 

Where's the great white Hercules to fight the rising odds? 

(psst...  do you have a hero?  ...do you long for a hero?)

Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed? 

Late at night I toss and I turn and I dream of what I need 

(Are there still any heroes?  With respect to the deceased, Michael Jackson made some amazing, unparalleled contributions to the music industry.  He was so innovative - and he danced like no other!  But the current worship by some is cause for discomfort.  It seems as if we may be treating Michael more as hero than human.)

I need a hero 

I'm holding out for a hero till the end of the night 

he's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast 

and gotta be fresh from the fight 

(What about Steve McNair?  He was a hero, yes?  An actual Titan?  True, “Air McNair” was esteemed in that way, having a solid reputation as an NFL quarterback who was a tough, effective leader both on the field and in his community.  The sad circumstances of his untimely death again remind us, however, that no man is fit to be the object of worship.)

I need a hero 

I'm holding out for a hero till the morning light 

He's gotta be sure and he's gotta be soon 

And he's gotta be larger than life 

Larger than life 

Larger than life.  Perhaps such is the misnomer.  Who on this planet is capable of being assigned perfection?  Hero status, if you will?  Not Michael Jackson.  Not Steve McNair.  Even Solomon, the one history praises for desiring wisdom above all else, eventually allowed idolatry to be his downfall.  He began to worship that which was undeserving.

No one on Earth is larger than life... no matter how strong... no matter how fast... no matter how fresh from the fight.

AR