Hero

I wish
I was like you.

Brave
And not shy,
Not afraid to
Ask why.

I wish I could
Be honest and true,
Be funny and creative
Like you.

You're out going and fun.
You make me wish
I could be more.

Because I know you
I don't feel like a zero.
And that is why
You are my hero.

(I wrote this August 1, 2007)