There once was a hero

You used to whisper stories
Each new one continued the old
And I was the hero in every adventure
Of the endless journey you told

I traveled to distant planets
Fighting new villains each time
And even through their evil powers
You still made victory mine

I enjoyed each adventure you imagined
And remembered each tale I heard
But now that I’ve grown up I’ve become
A hero not remembered

There once was a hero who fought across space
And one who cared about a kid
Now you’re gone and I’m too busy for stories
And there are no more heroes