As Hoisted High

At focal points, as hoisted high,

our heroes stand aloft.

And so exposed to passers by

they're all too often scoffed.

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Some are standing there aloof

and gaze toward the yonder.

Of claim to fame there's little proof

and so the doubtful ponder.

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Others more in comfort stand

with gentle disposition.

Still it is that some demand

the deepest inquisition.

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What of gilded honour, shamefully misplaced?

Careful that our heroes are not wrongfully disgraced.

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© Tim Grace, (WS-Sonnet 66: line 5)

20 April 2011 (Revised: 20 November 2022)