Those special everyday heroes | Filed under General
There are seldom headlines
for special everyday heroes
no there is not even a ticker tape parade
or no standing ovation for
those special everyday heroes
sometimes it’s all they can do
even to set their feet on the floor
in the morning or evening
they go through their days
the best they know how
no rainbow arch in the sky is needed
to inspire them for they have a special courage
those special everyday heroes
go through their days
the best they know how
Victoria Smith
December 11,2004
I wrote this for those special everyday heroes, I know many of them, and see one of them each day. One is my mother and some would say if I look in the mirror looking back would be one. I of course never see myself in that light nor do those special everyday heroes seldom seem themselves in that light.
Today I watched my mom struggle with even the smallest exercise or task due to the pain she lives in and has for some time. As I watched her and quickly thought of my friend, Patrick, who died two years ago and the struggles he encountered for 25 years with Multiple Sclerosis it lead to this little poem.
December 12th, 2004 at 1:30 am
As usual Vicky your post is very touching; thank you.
December 12th, 2004 at 11:02 am
That was beautiful!! There are so many every day heroes, that come in all shapes and forms - and from all places. You are definitely a very special every day hero! *HUGS*
December 12th, 2004 at 11:39 am
Beautiful Victoria.
December 12th, 2004 at 2:06 pm
Very heart worming girl! Thank you for being you!
December 12th, 2004 at 4:03 pm
Another beautiful post !!
I am so glad that I found your blog. I really enjoy reading your posts !!
December 12th, 2004 at 9:03 pm
As always you have something wonderful to share!
December 13th, 2004 at 12:40 am
That is so beautiful. I hope you don’t mind that I have posted it on my site, so that I might share it with my blog friends. Of course I gave you full credit and included a link to you.
If it’s a problem let me know and I will take it down.
December 13th, 2004 at 11:10 am
Just lovely–like you! And thanks for the nomination. You are too sweet.
December 13th, 2004 at 11:17 am
Very nice. Thanks
December 13th, 2004 at 11:48 am
This beautiful poem brings to mind so many special everyday heroes. Thank you for posting it.
December 14th, 2004 at 12:35 am
None of us are heroes. We’re all just struggling pilgrims. Each being has the same journey. Each of us is handicapped, some in ways obvious, some less so. The Hero is an embodiment of courage. Courage is about accepting the reality of the moment, but continuing to persevere.
Cheers.
December 14th, 2004 at 4:06 am
Yes, that is soooo true. More than you would think.
December 14th, 2004 at 5:04 pm
Nice poem!
December 16th, 2004 at 8:23 am
Beautiful, Vickie. Thank you!