I Knew a Man

I once knew a man who had no fear, walked tall and strong when danger was near. Fighting for the ones he loved so dearly, and a resting place above. Known far and wide for the deeds he had done. Shown high on a pedestal, but no more than a mere man. Aged with the years of wisdom that only few can obtain. Hands roughened from the years of hard labor, but still soft enough to care. I knew a man once who is now gone, grieved by those left behind. Left on a journey we all one day would like to be on, flying high up in the sky.