"True Heroism"
Author Unknown
Let others write of battles fought,
Of bloody, ghastly fields,
Where honor greets the man who wins,
And death the man who yields;
But I will write of him who fights
And vanquishes his sins,
Who struggles on through weary years
Against himself, and wins.
He is a hero stanch and brave
Who fights an unseen foe,
And puts at last beneath his feet
His passions base and low;
Who stands erect in manhood's might,
Undaunted,undismayed,---
The bravest man who drew a sword
In foray or in raid.
It calls for something more than brawn
Or muscle to o'ercome
An enemy who marcheth not
With banner, plume, or drum,---
A foe forever lurking nigh,
With silent, stealthy tread;
Forever near your board by day,
At night beside your bed.
All honor, then, to that brave heart,
Though poor or rich he be,
Who struggles with his baser part,---
Who conquers and is free!
He may not wear a hero's crown,
Or fill a hero's grave;
But truth will place his name among
The bravest of the brave.
5 comments:
Wow - that was powerful. Thanks for sharing that - and for posting!
I love the picture. But this poem is outstanding. I'm glad you're able to learn it this year. I probably need to learn it too. We all do. God's giving you much to think about this year, isn't He?
luv, mama
Good poem Neesie! I'll do a new post when I have time...I'm already feeling stressed. :( AP2 lab is getting hard....
Hey Neesie, it's good to "meet" you too! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I am submitting to my Father's will, and trying to honor Him thru my writing, which is not my favorite thing. :) Continue putting Christ first and sharing His light!
2 Cor. 12:9
I like your music! Hope your English test went ok.
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