For my family and friends, those who have fought incredible personal battles (Katie who inspires me greatly with her determination not to be beaten against the odds life has stacked against her), my son who has grown into the most strong and caring man, my daughter who allows nothing to stand in her way, and her fiance who…is there for her and is another wonderful man. My friends and you know who you are, who face their battles and keep striving for their goals.
Hero
a word bounced around so often on a sports field
hands score tries, goals or touchdowns
kicked through the posts for the roar of a crowd
the shoe is fitted with such security
through clouds of war, ash, urban gunfire, drugs and family crisis
heroes walk…everyday people, working everyday jobs
facing challenges most of us may never see
what descends upon us, defines us
the myriad of suffering disguised in a day
of sunshine and calm
on every doorstep, there’s a trip
that costs something in terms of uncertainty
whether hills or mountains
heroes endure the trip
reaching for goals everyday of their lives
when the doors jam shut
they pry them open
with a splatter of paint, strong determination or the caring touch, smile or word
without the cheering crowd
just a simple personal knowledge
they stepped a little further into the unknown
For dverse poets meeting the bar Heroes and Heroines
Yes! Yes! Oh yes! This poem speaks to those who are heroic without thinking about they, they just are. Wonderful!
most def….there are so many every day heroes around us…just doing life…and touching lives…and they may never know who they touch or even that they are our hero….great stuff ma’am
So very true! Thanks for reminding us that we are surrounded by heroes every day.
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The heroes walk among us, not so clearly marked, but there. I would hope no one not to have a hero, and that a good person. Your words bring out the democratic (small d) ideal of those unsung, though your words remind us of their worthy deeds.
The following lines just struck a chord in me:
there’s a trip
that costs something in terms of uncertainty
whether hills or mountains
Full of wisdom and truth! I love this tribute to heroes – thank you. 🙂
yep…the real heroes are often found in the everyday…loved esp.
without the cheering crowd
just a simple personal knowledge
they stepped a little further into the unknown…
what descends upon us, defines us
the myriad of suffering disguised in a day
of sunshine and calm
For me this says it all. It lies at the heart of the poem and beats all the way through.it.
nice definition of heroes
pedestal ivory goddess
Lovely…so many everyday heroes that grace our life 🙂
This is spot-on. Everyday affords each of us the opportunity to be a hero in small ways. Nicely penned.
Getting through life successfully without compromising integrity requires enormous courage and heroic qualities.