Heroes

Heavy burdens they bare,
Hearts thrive on showing care.
Heads strong with nerves of steel.
Help many a hurt heal.
Heroic yet humble
Have no cause to stumble.
Heroes - not all wear capes!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Miller Avatar
September 9, 2023 at 12:57 AM
Great write; congratulations.
Scragg Avatar
September 9, 2023 at 6:14 AM
Thanks Terry :-)
Goldsmith Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 9:21 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Have a fun day writing away..............
Scragg Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 10:44 AM
Hi Paula Thank You :-D have a lovely day x
Andresen Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 1:53 AM
- Congratulations on your win ... great written, Natasha :) -
Scragg Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 8:03 AM
Thank you Annelise was a bit of a challenge starting each line with same letter. But was fun to give it a try , :-D
Merryman Avatar
September 7, 2023 at 5:38 PM
Wonderful description of heroes, Natasha! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
Scragg Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 8:05 AM
Thanks Kim. Was fun to have a try at this form :-D
May Avatar
September 7, 2023 at 3:52 PM
Very nicely penned Natasha, Congrats on your win
Scragg Avatar
September 7, 2023 at 4:30 PM
Thanks Joseph, a good contest :-) have never tried this form before so it was good to give it a try.
Faulkner Avatar
September 2, 2023 at 7:14 PM
Very true of the quiet bravery they show, I also like your last line, they don't all wear capes!
Scragg Avatar
September 7, 2023 at 4:28 PM
Thank you :)
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