~For Dylan

Remember-
You can dress up evil
In a tailored suit
And white tie
Like "the good guys"

You can scrub it's face clean
Hide the tattoos and piercings
And slick it's hair back
Real nice like

But it's still evil
On the inside
Coming out of every pore
With every beat
Of the small black heart.

But there is One
Who defeats all evil
And sets a crown of glory
On the head of each
Who defend the truth,
Even at their own expense,
And pain, and discomfort.

You are a hero.