Where did all the heroes go?

Where did all the heroes go?
The ones who fought for freedom
Where did all the heroes go?
The ones who rushed into burning buildings.

They are not pretty enough for the parade.
They are not happy enough to be seen.
They are no longer polite enough company
Now that their job is done.

Where did all the heroes go?
Have you checked the overgrown lots?
Did you look under all the bridges?
Have you ventured near the soup lines?

Where did all the heroes go?
Have you looked in the charity wards?
Have any of you visited the slums yet?
After all, they are not polite company.

Where did all the heroes go?
Their invitations to dinner were lost.
The events were too crowded for them.
Parades need pretty girls and boys.

Where did all the heroes go?
Why do you need to know?
They scare our customers and children.
They are not polite company.

Where did all the heroes go?
They are not pretty any more.
They are not whole any more.
They ARE the truth we hide away.