The Flaws of Iron Men
A Steve/Tony Drabble
During the Secret Invasion
Hero.
The word strikes invisible blows to my mind.
It hurts more than a word should.
Lift up your chest that's caving.
But it's not just a word. Not to me.
I've dedicated a lifetime to be worthy of it. (Something he did so naturally)
It's slipping through my grasp.
And I was holding on so tightly too...
Straighten your neck that's breaking.
Too tight.
Always too tight.
My mouth is going numb.
Was I a hero? Truly?
Or did I just do some heroic things?
Beat that heart that's bleeding.
I can't tell anymore.
Or maybe I never really knew.
There's a lazy serpent made of guilt around me all the time.
It tightens.
Cherish your soul that's fading.
You never know how you're going to look through other people's eyes.
I liked the way he used to see me.
Greet the day.