Treasures Along the Way

So many quiet heroes float across my mind
shunning hate, choosing to be kind

From the beginning of time, 
there's a long, long line

The mother who unfailingly sacrificed her own desires,
some living in a deserted, filthy mire

The citizen in a war-torn land
who found ways to give a helping hand

The teacher who observed the lonely child
welcoming them with a lovely smile

The nurse who never slept
constant bedside vigils always kept

The father who waited up every night
for the rebellious youth who took flight

The exhausted hard-working clerk
who was kind every day at work

The soldier who gave his life
leaving a sweet child and loving wife

The brave souls who prepared an escape
saving innocents their leaders would incapacitate

The crippled, deaf, dumb and blind
who unselfishly shared their brilliant mind

The pain-ridden, sick and dying ones
who bitterness, hate and darkness shun

The rescuers, front-line emergency crews
rushing in, hoping no lives to lose

The abandoned or abused child
growing up, without revile

Choosing to help others in that same space
making our world a better place

The courageous ones who spoke the truth
some were older, some in their youth

some persecuted, tortured or killed,
leaving burning hearts with hope instilled

On and on the heroes come and go
How many lives they touch, we can't know

Share their stories, share their light
Share their courage, their inward might

You are one of the noble ones too
One of the truest, purest few

Give your love, your brilliant light
Helping others reach new heights









By Becky Hull--- NO AI assistance ever
June 28, 2024