Heroes

Heroes, we all have them in our lives

They give us hope, they help us thrive

And no, I don’t mean the ones with capes

Just regular humans in all sizes and shapes

 

No powers, masks or need for fame

But they change the world, all the same

They live to give us strength and hope

They show us love and help us cope

 

Some wield scalpels, steady and precise

Some teach us truth, and give us a voice

Some guard our freedom and enforce laws

Giving everything for us, no matter the cause

 

Some our family, showing us the way

Parents, siblings, friends, there every day

They hold our hands, and keep us warm

And guide us through the worst of storms

 

They fight battles that we often do not see

And they give their lives so selflessly

They give us all the freedom and choice

Yet we take for granted, what they sacrifice

 

Heroes are everywhere, even if we don’t see

They’re normal people, like you and me

Whether they fight, heal, protect or teach

They leave a mark, that we can never reach

 

So let’s honour them, while they’re still near

With grateful hearts, and voices clear

Because not all heroes rise in glory or song

But through their love, we are made strong

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