Robert Portella is a cherished hero <br />Everyone certainly agrees <br />He is a New York firefighter <br />And takes his job very seriously <br /> <br />When the 911 tragedy took place <br />In New York City, USA <br />This man did what he could <br />There is so much about him to say <br /> <br />He put the public and duties first, you see <br />As the firefighters are known to do <br />They put their lives right on the line <br />They are fierce, loyal and true <br /> <br />The shock was felt across the world <br />And while most of us were in pain <br />So were these wonderful heroes <br />Some families won’t them see again <br /> <br />All of Yukon welcomed this hero <br />Enfolded him in their arms <br />And there was a little girl as well <br />With so much sensitivity and charm <br /> <br />The two came together one day <br />This little girl and this man <br />A hero he was truly declared <br />For the values on which he stands!<br /><br />Marilyn Lott<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/an-american-hero/
