Ode To a Hero

MAVERICK FREE VERSE

A hero is not each man
Lying on green battlefields
With chest riven, bloody hands
Waving at his honoured Death.
A hero is that man,
Who grasps his broken sword
And fights fiercely, without remorse
The demons drowning like a flood 
The island of his soul.
He who dares to wake the sleeping dragons,
Only to struggle against their fire,
Even if ash is the last flavor he'd taste,
His spot next to Peace reserves and merits.
Heroic only are the eyes which sight
Those lands of Glory,
Lying only few steps away
From the Other Side of the stone world.
With David's bare hands
A hero angrily attacks against Goliathic fears,
Seeking the final redemption, the brightest triumph
For his troubled, divided soul.
Within a Solitude, never to be restored
A lonely rider chases the fifth Season.
Blessed is this man, who cries
With Heaven tears of freedom,
Tenderly embracing his fragile human traces.
Is there any deed more gallant, after all?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Prewitt Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 1:53 PM
Wow, this is inspiring! It really makes me think.
Konos Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 7:20 PM
congratulations very inspiring
Osita Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Congrats on your win!
Brown Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 3:59 AM
Congratulations Valeria on your win in Jimmy's contest. Love, Carol
Guzzi Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 5:02 PM
Maybe the man who refuses to kill another? [no matter don't mind me] It is an excellent write and I'm glad to see you take the honor. Light & Love
Song Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 4:29 PM
This poem has an ancient hero kind of sound...could be a few different time periods. Lovely. Favorite parts-the ash taste-spot next to peace, Goliathic fears. Salute to you. This is a beauty. Gwendolen
Devonshire Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 7:29 AM
Really like the way your describe what makes a hero, Valeria. Congratulations on your win in the contest. Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 7:24 AM
Congratulations Valeria on your win in the "Maverick Free Verse" contest sponsored by John Moses Freeman. Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 8:45 PM
Great writing here. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Congrats Valeria on your fantastic win in the Maverick Free Verse contest ..an exciting entry luv.. enjoy ...
Horsman Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 8:20 PM
congrats on this wonderful winner, Harry
Mehta Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 6:17 PM
Congratulations on the sixth place win in the contest of john, valena
Freeman Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 6:07 PM
So great to see you in the winning circle Valeria. Congratulations on your worthy poem's sixth place win. Agape, Moses
Mehta Avatar
March 1, 2011 at 10:49 PM
Many congrats Valeria in Drakes contest with this maginative write my friend. Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
Sweetheart Avatar
February 28, 2011 at 2:25 PM
Congrats Valeria on your HM in Drake's contest with this superb write my friend.. enjoy your very special honor luv...
Mehta Avatar
February 28, 2011 at 12:48 PM
Congratulations on the HM win in the contest of bDrake, valeria
Freeman Avatar
February 28, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Beautiful job Valeria. Good to see you honored again. Congratulations on your worthy poem's honored success in Drake's inspiring contest. Agape, Moses
Brown Avatar
February 28, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Congratulations on your win in Drake's contest Valeria. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
February 24, 2011 at 9:51 AM
Congratulations Valeria, on your well deserved win for your poem in Debbie Guzzi's contest "Anything Goes". Love, Carol
Devonshire Avatar
February 15, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Anyone who has the courage to fight evil influences is indeed a hero, Valeria. Congratulations on your win in Deb's contest! Love, Carolyn
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February 14, 2011 at 11:52 PM
Congrat's on your BIG WIN! Valeria. Lainie
Pettit Avatar
February 14, 2011 at 8:29 PM
Congratulations on winning in Debbie's contest with this fine entry, Valeria.
Sweetheart Avatar
February 14, 2011 at 8:03 PM
Congrats Valeria on your great win in Debbie's contest with this brilliant beauty luv.. enjoy...
Johnson Avatar
February 14, 2011 at 6:08 PM
Very creative. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Brown Avatar
January 25, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Enjoyed reading your poetry today Valeria. I hope you are having a wonderful week. Love, Carol
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