HEROES

 

All throughout history,

Through wars,

By DLynneS

And pandemics,

And disasters,

There have always been generals,

Kings, presidents, prime ministers,

Looking after the bigger picture

Winning the battle,

Fighting diseases,

Often forgetting who they’re fighting for.

Fighting for victory, glory,

Not for the helpless citizens.

And as planes shoot across the sky,

And sickness lingers in the air,

The people of the earth

Hold hands in despair.

Some cry and cry and think it's all over,

But thank goodness for that small percent,

Who stays calm and cool-headed.

They help in the tiniest, smallest, littlest ways,

But make the biggest difference.

They buy the food,

Help the elderly,

Care for sick friends,

Sing songs,

To reignite the lost flame of hope,

To fight the battles,

To win the wars,

Looking after, caring, nurturing,

The tiny details

Of the enormous painting.

 

(Emma Dimitrova, my 12-years old daughter, 30/01/2021)