The Knights of Assistance

James Gordon Jr.: Why is he running, Dad?
Lt. James Gordon: Because we have to chase him.
James Gordon Jr.: He didn't do anything wrong.
Lt. James Gordon: Because he's the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So we'll hunt him because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector. A dark knight.

Do you ever wonder if there
Are there people out there,
hiding in the shadows,
ever watching us,
keeping us from harm.
Yet, we feel that we don't need the help?
That we can do everything on our own.
That we don't need anyone to look out for ourselves
Because we do just fine on our own?

Are there people out there that you don't appreciate enough?
Where you take their offers of assistance
and brush them aside?
Where you feel that perhaps a person is trying too hard.
And that they need to back off?
Perhaps
just perhaps.
Those people who you find to be annoying.
Have a purpose being in your life.
So, you might feel like you don't need them.
But they'll be there.
Ready to shift their own schedules around
So that they can be immediately knocking on your door.
Willingly wanting to be the 'beast of burden'
If only you show some appreciation in return.
Through a simple smile, a nod of the head.

Who are your dark knights?
The people that you don't feel you need
but they're there for you anyway.
willing to do what is necessary
to help you survive another day?

Perhaps you'll find, if you reach out to those people on the fringes.
You'll find the answers your looking for.
Its up to you.
They are there,
Waiting,
you just need to ask.

Until you next read these words;
I'll be watching the leaves.
Enjoy the day!

-Sarnic Dirchi