Heroes Every Day

by Richard Maxfield - Gemini

Heroes Ever Day
by Richard Maxfield
3-31-2000

Amidst the faceless crosses 
Where heroes rest in peace
Swelling pride and sadness
Sacrifices made for me

In the steaming jungle
Freezing winter snow
On the desert sand 
Hedge rows, row on row

Through the choking smoke
On the raging sea 
Valiant souls of heroes
Gave all for you and me

Once not so long ago
They lived, love and cried
Hope, dreams, and plans
All they laid aside

To a distant shore
Served our country’s pride
Fought and saved our freedom
Gave all they had inside


When you think of freedom
Hold your head so high
Sons, fathers and husbands
Spirit set free to fly 

We all owe a debit
No one can ever repay
Keep the memories fresh
Of heroes every day

copyright #RM99R4


Birth sign: Gemini
Date created: 2000-03-31 20:50:40
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:41:59
Poem ID: 55339

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