The Heroes
(c) 11-11-2001 - Roger W. Hancock
Some Heroes obvious, some unsung,
their lives and health, tempting fate.
Vulnerable in tasks for our civilization,
few glories for their life's profession.
The Service men in our Armed Forces,
the cause be sure for freedom's sake.
For their family, strangers, citizens all,
few medals show their life's duress.
The policeman whose life is in peril,
by high-speed chase, gunfight ensued.
The simple traffic stop may kill,
few medals show the dangers faced.
The man who is trained as a fireman,
to save our lives, our homes from fire.
The first on scene when aid in need,
few medals show each hazardous deed.
The utilities that keep our comfort whole,
power and phone, the men on poles.
Sewage, garbage disposed for health,
no recognition for the civilian fight.
The many others whose work obscure,
performing tasks with risks not yours.
Construction, or the viral flu to cure,
no medals glory for the civilian plight.
Note to Self: Remember ALL our fallen heroes today.
Monday, May 26, 2008
In Memoriam
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4 comments:
And still kickin' ones too :-)
True enough.
"The Heroes" and other poems to honor our veterans and our country can be found at www.PoetPatriot.com.
Had permission been asked the copyright and website would have been required.
RH - I will update the post now. I didn't get the poem from your website, so I didn't know that there was a website or copyright affiliated. I try to give creative credit when I know who it is due to.
Thanks for stopping by - it's a great poem.
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