My Hero has a Purple Heart
Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 3:28 pmThis was written when I had a bad dream about my dad going to war and dying, which is every military family’s worst fear. The Purple Heart is awarded for "Being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces.“ Although my dad, thankfully, has never been WIA, and more importantly, KIA, this poem is for every brave man and woman out there, dead or alive, with the Purple Heart.
Standing strong, in the face of
Adversity and always filled with
Courage and compassion, always
Ready to protect our country with
Inspiring dignity and showing the
Fierce fight America’s military
Inspires in everyday souls
Creating an
Everlasting mark
Counting on you to
Open new doors for your country and never
Unanswered will go your sacrifice because we
Realize that
America’s brave men and women
Go headfirst into battle with
Exemplary courage
Brave, ready, and
Remarkable you were
And always will be
Victorious and virtuous
Excellence is what you are
Rare qualities are what
You Possess
If you read closely you will notice the first letter in each stanza spells Sacrifice, Courage, and Bravery.
Standing strong, in the face of
Adversity and always filled with
Courage and compassion, always
Ready to protect our country with
Inspiring dignity and showing the
Fierce fight America’s military
Inspires in everyday souls
Creating an
Everlasting mark
Counting on you to
Open new doors for your country and never
Unanswered will go your sacrifice because we
Realize that
America’s brave men and women
Go headfirst into battle with
Exemplary courage
Brave, ready, and
Remarkable you were
And always will be
Victorious and virtuous
Excellence is what you are
Rare qualities are what
You Possess
If you read closely you will notice the first letter in each stanza spells Sacrifice, Courage, and Bravery.