Dead heroes hold an honoured place <br />in histories of the human race. <br />But I am forced to wonder why <br />we only honour those who die. <br />To live and raise a family <br />would seem to me to be. <br />A much more worthwhile thing to do. <br />Just common folk like me and you. <br />Who in their quiet way contrive <br />to keep the human race alive. <br />The heroes leave behind their fame <br />But I pass on the family name <br />ensuring immortality <br />at least for some small part of me. <br /> <br /> <br />(17-Jun-07)<br /><br />ivor or ivor.e hogg<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/unsung-3/
