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Unsung Hero
Contributed by
Sherry_Gail_Heim
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Thursday, 12th December 2002 @ 05:00:00 PM in AEST
Topic:
Lifepoems
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Unsung Hero
He sits quietly on the curb Steaming coffee in a styrofoam cup He watches life as it passes him by His hat displays the bars of his rank His shoes, his long and difficult journey He speaks of the Glory Days The time when he was a hero His eyes glimmering with great pride He recalls he had been willing to give his all To ensure that his country would be free
This morning, he watches the sunrise A bright crimson ball in an indigo sky His jacket now tattered and worn Still bears his name over his heart Another day counting the cars at rush hour Then the long walk to the church Prayers of hope and a bowl of soup Then journey back to his place on the curb Wait in line to see if there will be a cot, tonight Or at least a blanket and a place inside to sleep
A forgotten hero, lost in a world that is not his own A world where he is shunned, for poverty is a sin A place where freedom allows others to take so much Because the hero gave until he was no longer whole Another life cast aside, another heart left with little hope Just a cigarette and a steaming cup of coffee
Sherry Gail Heim November 7, 2002
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Re: Unsung Hero
(User Rating: 1 ) by lilch4ever on
Thursday, 12th December 2002 @ 05:39:25 PM AEST (User
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very interesting. |
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Re: Unsung Hero
(User Rating: 1 ) by LOWMAN613 on
Thursday, 12th December 2002 @ 10:27:59 PM AEST (User
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This is so true,they are forgotten! Great write! Christina |
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