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September 12, 2011
By savetheplanet PLATINUM, Anaheim, California
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savetheplanet PLATINUM, Anaheim, California
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It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.

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I saved someone from the fiery depths.
I held a hand through the black dust.
I pulled someone from near death.
I bore the weight of public trust.

I led the way to freedom.
I stopped the evil criminal.
I beheld the scenes so gruesome.
I was the silent sentinel.

People said I had strength of will.
But I am by no means a hero.
Heroes are left behind, laying still.
When I leave, they cannot follow.

© Megan B., Youngstown, OH

The author's comments:
This was inspired by what a fireman from New York said about being a hero.
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savetheplanet PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 26 2011 at 2:10 pm
savetheplanet PLATINUM, Anaheim, California
45 articles 9 photos 564 comments

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Thanks Annette! I appreciate the comments. You should read my poem Lucy. It's my best one I think.
Annette11 GOLD said...
on Dec. 26 2011 at 1:49 pm
Annette11 GOLD, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Wow, that was great! I agree the last stanza is the best. I wish it were a little longer though so we could fully understand the message.
savetheplanet PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 25 2011 at 10:57 pm
savetheplanet PLATINUM, Anaheim, California
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Thanks! I like the last stanza the best. XD
pinkowl BRONZE said...
on Nov. 25 2011 at 10:45 pm
pinkowl BRONZE, Tyrone, Pennsylvania
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Jeremiah 29:11

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dannnnnnng, this is awesome!