John Lawless Poet Free verse

There Are No Heroes

There are no heroes
……………only those who do what must be done.

They wait in pre-dawn darkness
………………for an always late bus

Find ways to make one more meal
………………….from yesterday’s leftovers

Manage to stay one step ahead
………………..of everything

Explain the unexplainable
…………………to teary eyed children

Long for the roots they left behind
……………….while nurturing those newly planted

They weep in silence
………………..lest their children feel their angst

Pray aloud
…………that their children might share their hope

They do what they must do
……………..for they know	
		    ………..there are no heroes.

John G. Lawless
©7/11/2022

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Michael Tor July 18, 2022 at 9:46 AM Nicely written John. The Silent Heroes that contribute everyday and sometimes dont get recognize for doing so. God bless you my friend...

Gershon Wolf July 11, 2022 at 7:11 PM Excelsior! Spot-on! -- When in actuality, they are the 'hero's heroes!' ~ Just sayin'

Paulette Calasibetta July 11, 2022 at 5:10 AM They do what must be done~the mantra of the silent 'heroes'~a powerful message. :)Paulette