The Real Heroes





Heroes

this is what heroes
are made of
you!

You are what heroes
are made of

your strength
to follow through
with your own sacrifice
to accomplish
what you set forth
to attain
real heroes are made of love
and patience
understanding
unwavering
unfaltering
unshakable

heroes are made
of honesty
and perseverance
of a genuine urge
to help others

heroes are made of bone
as fragile as the ones
they strive to save
heroes are made of stone
in their service to others
heroes are made of soul.

© Roberto Isaza
October 2, 2004