War

A hero was born today

Standing tall

Amongst the huddled masses

Becoming a shield

To protect innocents

Becoming their strength

To pull them through

A ray of sunshine

In this decrepit place

A beacon of hope

Which shone

So brightly

Even as the bullets flew

And pierced

He didn't move

Until they all made it to safety

Even when collapsing to his knees

His valor stayed true

He is the symbol of what we all should strive to be

A thing of beauty

Helping those in need

Although he gave his life today

Know that it wasn't in vain

For he saved so many

A hero amongst the flames