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pegasus111
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since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

0 posted 2001-08-13 02:55 AM

There are no heros anymore he spat,
with defiance glowing in his eye,
they’re fantasies of your misspent youth,
a luxury that we now deny,

forget those ten cent comic books,
the plaques in centerfield,
the statues rusting in the parks,
they were ghosts and never real,

here is the only hero now he said,
waving wads of money in my face,
do you think the babe or joltin’ Joe,
could ever really take it’s place,

he turned hastily, moving swiftly off,
dismissing me with deep distain,
perhaps he’s right I whispered then,
am I a fool who dreams in vain,

but what of those that suffer much,
yet smile in spite of searing pain,
and those that offer helping hands,
with nothing thought of selfish gain,

he’s wrong I uttered quite aloud,
a knowing smile upon my face,
they’re everywhere if you but look,
they serve with loving silent grace,

though they may fade to memory,
as great heros always do,
they pass the torch before they go,
to people just like you.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

1 posted 2001-08-13 11:37 AM

Absolutely true, and beautifully written, too. It is hard to find an adequate response to people whose words suggest they value money over emotional bonding with other souls. Thanks for a wonderful response.

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

2 posted 2001-08-13 12:22 PM

This is a fine poem with a great message. Very uplifting to read.

Betty Lou Hebert

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

3 posted 2001-08-13 08:47 PM

So glad to see you back and this is a wonderful poem. I'm hoping the boorish, boasting heroes never out number the strong silent ones. Joyce

2dalimit
Member Elite

since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

4 posted 2001-08-14 11:41 AM

An excellent write.
Heros...
...they’re everywhere if you but look...
Yes, I agree.

Melton

[This message has been edited by 2dalimit (edited 08-14-2001).]

Moon Dust

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since 1999-06-11

Posts 2177
Skelmersdale, UK

5 posted 2001-08-14 06:59 PM

I guess everyone has the chance to be a hero. Nice message.

You don't have a choice to die but you do have a choice how you meet it.

paladin

Senior Member

since 2001-08-05

Posts 930
Pensacola,Fl.

6 posted 2001-08-15 09:08 AM

A true act of bravery is when a person over comes their fear and does what has to be done.Acts of bravery and cowardness occur all the time as we live our lifes.Yes heros do exsist but their storys are never told.

paladin

illusion
Member

since 2001-06-19

Posts 296

7 posted 2001-08-15 10:44 AM

The heroes are there - doing what needs to be done, quietly, without fanfare, often overlooked because our attention is focused on the pretenders who demand center stage for their act. I like your poem very much.

Broken_Winged_Angel
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since 2000-04-06

Posts 994
Small Town, Somewhere

8 posted 2005-01-13 11:07 PM

"though they may fade to memory,
as great heros always do,
they pass the torch before they go,
to people just like you."

And to people like you Peagus.

I know I know..a bump up for another backpage poem, but this is a true inspiration and a reminder that there are everyday hero's if we just pay attention.

BWA

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

9 posted 2005-01-14 10:21 PM

Very uplifting and inspirational!

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

10 posted 2005-01-14 10:55 PM

Nice to see this one brought back to the light. Fine reading. Joyce

Annie78
Member

since 2003-10-03

Posts 469
here then there then back here

11 posted 2005-03-15 08:00 PM

i would imagine you yourself have been a hero just from reading this. very nicely put.
Annie

there is but a short time to exist, love,laugh,live and never stop believing in miracles

midnightblues
Senior Member

since 2000-07-01

Posts 1597
Singapore

12 posted 2005-03-16 10:48 AM

Dear pegasus,

very inspiring!
thanks for sharing!

Love
MiCheLLe

If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues

LadyDracaWolf
Member

since 2002-09-19

Posts 73
CA

13 posted 2005-03-16 12:02 PM

but what of those that suffer much,
yet smile in spite of searing pain,
and those that offer helping hands,
with nothing thought of selfish gain,

Where would we honestly be without our heroes? Without the people who put our lives in front of theirs? Without police? Without the armed forces? Without firefighters?

This poem really made me think about these questions.

Death is not extinguishing the light;
it is putting out the lamp
because the dawn has come.

Rabindranath Tagore
Poet, Philosopher

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