There are those special people that rises to the occasion <br />Others that persevere and some that need no persuasion <br />Refusing to look the other way when troubles start to loom <br />Remaining positive always when some others only think of doom <br /> <br />Won't ever turn down a challenge when the opportunity arises <br />Sure to stand out from the crowd without the use of any guises <br />The ability to withstand the storms on dark and gloomy days <br />Never giving in to adversity no matter what anybody does or says <br /> <br />Remains ever on the battle fields of life just to win their war <br />Always fighting for a worthy cause no matter how near or far <br />They are those silent heroes who've fought unknown by me or you <br />May not be on the front lines but still they are the chosen few<br /><br />Patricia Grantham<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-chosen-few/