Gatekeepers

Most heroes are ignored while they're still breathing
Achievements are quite familiar and air costs nothing  
Courage must be sold, never the fate of brave men
The gatekeeper gently fills our brains with sand

He wore the silk shirt, she sewed the shoes
The deal with karma is that it never chooses 
They put out the fire and saved many children
The gatekeeper needs a coffin and a solid newsstand 

©Jajjazz