Tag Archives: Hero

WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Fret

I have this sterling sort of friend named Frets Who works very hard for all his fellow Vets Although some try to say it’s in the end very small I salute him as honorably giving us his all It is … Continue reading

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Hacksaw Objector

Hacksaw Objector by Michael Romani The maliciousness of man to his fellow man Fighting wars with bullets and hand to hand Made a God fearing hero out of Desmond Doss As he valiantly protected others from their loss A conscientious … Continue reading

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Solo

Solo by Michael Romani Too many are preoccupied by what they could That they never get around to if they should A sentiment that you can proclaim with a sigh Though so few do that I have to wonder why … Continue reading

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Firefighter 54

I wrote this on the way back from my sister’s funeral. Today, it is really hitting me hard.  I miss my sister so much.  She was so much more than my older sister.  She was my confidant and best friend.  … Continue reading

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A Different Sort of Hero

https://flic.kr/p/qUW7Km A Different Sort of Hero by Michael Romani There is a different Sort of hero today We hold just as reverent Those who touch in this way There are those who make us think Taking us right to the … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: A Hero Understands Responsibility

“I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom” – Bob Dylan, Nobel Prize winning Singer-Songwriter This quote is from his interview included with the 1985 career spanning Biograph compilation of some … Continue reading

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The Last Flight

Based on a story about second chances and in which a coward lives a hero’s legacy: The Last Flight by Michael Romani In this story of recompense and second chance Second Lieutenant Becker escapes aerial combat over France Taking refuge … Continue reading

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