Heroes
I am sorry it has taken
A pandemic and viral fear
But we’ve finally awakened
New values that we hold dear
Our heroes not in spandex draped
No other-worldly set of skills
Rainbow-hued scrubs replace the cape
With all the hope their care instills
No single seat built as a throne
The work of many good souls
Not one is doing this alone
Each given a critical role
You leave your friends and family
In a time when you need them most
And care for us so tenderly
As with great strength you stand your post
The fear you see in our eyes
Holds a glint in your caring gaze
The fear that you have set aside
Our heroes in the darkest days
I hope that we will remember well
When this fatal foe leaves some day
To our children the story tell
That actions make heroes today
It’s not the Hollywood stardom
Or the prowess of great athlete
That rose to fight the attack from
A villain so vast and discreet
It’s people we see everyday
In their Clark Kent type of disguise
And when they change the phone booth way
It should not come as a surprise
So, thank you to those in healthcare
For now, we all finally know
Your compassion and giving rare
And each of you a real hero
commonsensiblyspeaking 
Reblogged this on Ramblings and Ruminations and commented:
My brother, my favorite poet, has given us rhyming lines that tell such a true story in our times…..
You are too kind and likely a little bias… 😁
Loved the “Clark Kent type disguise…” A great tribute you have written to all who should have always been, but now, certainly are, our real and greatest heroes! Great work Brad, loved it!
Thank you, Francisco! We are all certainly learning what makes a real hero these days!
Absolutely!
what a wonderful tribute to nurses! the mention of Hollywood and athletes makes you wonder what they are paid so much more than nurses, when it’s the nurses who are essential!
I can only hope that, once this is in the rearview mirror for us, we may rethink how much we put fame and athletic prowess on a pedestal. But we probably won’t!
well at least we are having this one brief shining moment when we are valuing the things that are important..
This is such a wonderful tribute Brad. We are all blessed to have heroes in our mist. You have a heart of gold. Stay blessed, safe and inspired Brad.
Thanks, G! You are the best. Sending love! ❤
Right back to you ❤️
Let’s hope in the aftermath of this situation, that nurses, in particular, are not only recognized by our words of thanks but also in their paychecks. Fantastic sentiments, Brad.
I hear you, Pete. I fear too that, once this is over, our short-term memory will kick in like it usually does.
Bravo 👏 👏 👏
Thank you, love! ❤💕