A hero is not born
From the laurels of glory,
But from the memories
Of those who witnessed the act.
A hero need not have succeeded.
They could have utterly failed.
But their intent must have touched
Those who saw them struggle.
A hero need not have reaped
Any of the fruits of their labour.
But they must have left behind
Something for someone else.
A hero is not born
In tabloids or in public.
They are born in the hearts
Of them who they inspire forever.
Your real hero is not
Someone you admire from afar.
It is someone close
Whose journey you have lived to see.
A Struggling Author 
Brilliantly put and Bold words that needs to be inculcated in every individual minds in growing phase. With all the media clusters we might choose the wrong heroes. Choose the right one, your life becomes interesting rather than mindless impostures.
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Thank you so much for your encouragement. I really appreciate it. 😊
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I wish there were heart buttons for your poems ❤
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Hahaha! That is rather sweet.
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At times, our real heroes are right in front of our eyes but we fail to see them. That was the thought behind this poem.
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whom did you picture while writing?
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Not anyone in particular. But there is something inspiring in everyone you come across. 🙂
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True that! thats a wonderful quote, there’s something to learn from everybody. We should remember that whenever the jealousy monster creeps in
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Yeah, get inspired and then get better than even them! 😄😅
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lol mia 😛
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Your perspective on heroes really speaks to me. This is a very touching take on heroes and one I wholeheartedly agree with. Loved this. 🙂
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Thank you so much! 😊
This poem is a result of your prompt, so thanks again.
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This is really beautifully written, Mia. As always, thanks for sharing with all of us …
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As always, thank you so much, Keith! 😊
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