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Hero

I'm not the hero you make me out to be
I haven't lost any friends
No one has been saved because of me
I'm not running out in the trenches
Or wandering the war torn streets
I haven't heard the bombs hit the base
Laid awake at night and pray for gods grace
My life's never been threatened
I've never wondered if today would be my last
I've never lost a brother in my hands
Laid down at night on the soft cold sand
Or come back to a home to the ones I love
Come back changed from the sights I've seen
And live with a burden that lasts a lifetime
You may think I'm a hero, but I disagree
No, I'm not a hero to me...?

Copyright © Ken Greene | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 6/12/2016 12:38:00 AM

Ken, well penned. Enjoyed reading your thoughts and words today. *SKAT*
Date: 12/27/2010 10:03:00 AM

I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Ken. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors. You can look to the left side of the main page and find lots of information on PoetrySoup including contests by members of PoetrySoup and contests by the PoetrySoup site also. Wishing you a Happy New Year. Love, Carol
Date: 12/19/2010 6:21:00 PM

Welcome to Poetry Soup.. so enjoyed reading your poetry tonight with it's creative theme.. hope your time on the Soup will be fun and filled with sharing.. check out the contests too... good luck with luv.. happy holidays...

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