No Hero Parade

I did what was right but instead of having a parade, I received scorn. Going into the call of duty to help an elderly loved one has lead me to over a week of seclusion and revulsion. I didn’t expect to hit fire when I got there but was glad to put out the fire and would do it again even though I’ve been burned.  In the end, you can’t live for the parade or accolades but to know that what you did was right even if others won’t look your way.