Do Real Heroes Wear Masks?

Do real heroes wear masks?
The heroes of my youth had real faces.
Anti-heroes hid their faces.

When history showed the bandits all,
handkerchiefs were worn—
one and all.

When people were pulled from their homes,
hoods were worn
to hide from scorn.

Heroes do not need to hide their faces.
They walk our streets
with pride and grace.

Heroes serve and protect.
Heroes do not masquerade
nor stir unnecessary conflict.