Heroes
Free Verse - What makes a hero?15 total reviews
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Verrry good piece, with so much truth in the message. Heroes are not men without fear, as you point out. They are ordinary people like any of us, who get past their fear to save a life or win a battle (saving many). One without fear can't be a hero. Superman can't be hurt, so he's hardly a hero. Nope, just ordinary folks rising to a challenge, not letting their fear hold them back from doing what needs to be done. Those are the heroes. :)
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2016
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Verrry good piece, with so much truth in the message. Heroes are not men without fear, as you point out. They are ordinary people like any of us, who get past their fear to save a life or win a battle (saving many). One without fear can't be a hero. Superman can't be hurt, so he's hardly a hero. Nope, just ordinary folks rising to a challenge, not letting their fear hold them back from doing what needs to be done. Those are the heroes. :)
Comment Written 16-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2016
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Phylliys,
Thank you for the six and your replies.
D.
Comment from Thomas Bowling
Excellent You have captured the soul of a hero. Someone has said,' A hero is not someone who isn't afraid and charges into battle. What bravery is there in that. A hero is someone who feels fear and still charges in.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2016
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Excellent You have captured the soul of a hero. Someone has said,' A hero is not someone who isn't afraid and charges into battle. What bravery is there in that. A hero is someone who feels fear and still charges in.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2016
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You got it! I think you are the first one who really understands what I was trying to say. I also think that no one plans to become a hero. They are just reacting to the circumstance. Thank you so much for your kind and generous review.
Comment from Thomas Pardue
I really like how smoothly all the words flow in the first two stanzas, and the message you convey, but the last stanza seems to take more of a negative outlook on heroes. Why is this? I'm genuinely curious because I really like this poem overall.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2016
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I really like how smoothly all the words flow in the first two stanzas, and the message you convey, but the last stanza seems to take more of a negative outlook on heroes. Why is this? I'm genuinely curious because I really like this poem overall.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2016
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Most people who are heroes don't call themselves that. They usually don't plan on being one, it is in response to a situation that makes them what they are. Thank you for reading.
Comment from joannakruk
What an interesting sentiment, a hero cannot be created but rather is or isn't by virtue of being born heroic. Unfortunately, I must disagree, we are presented with opportunity in.life to adopt the heroic role. The moral challenges we are presented with are one such example. We feel, we hear, we see the world before us and we must choose who we are in it. Taking the stoic stand is a heroic deed. A well constructed piece.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2016
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What an interesting sentiment, a hero cannot be created but rather is or isn't by virtue of being born heroic. Unfortunately, I must disagree, we are presented with opportunity in.life to adopt the heroic role. The moral challenges we are presented with are one such example. We feel, we hear, we see the world before us and we must choose who we are in it. Taking the stoic stand is a heroic deed. A well constructed piece.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2016
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I don't believe heroes are born. I believe they are made by rising to an occasion and doing what needs to be done. Thank you for your feedback.
Comment from Irish Rain
So lovely and true, heroes are usually the people we least expect, and sometimes they even surprise themselves. A wonderful poem, blessings...
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
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So lovely and true, heroes are usually the people we least expect, and sometimes they even surprise themselves. A wonderful poem, blessings...
Comment Written 14-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
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Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate the feedback.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem and tribute to real heroes that put their lives on the line to assure others lives are safe. Heroes have a special inner strength.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
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A very well-written poem and tribute to real heroes that put their lives on the line to assure others lives are safe. Heroes have a special inner strength.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
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Thank you for reading. I appreciate the feedback.
Comment from Kooky Clown
I thought this was a lovely free verse poem about a subject that no one goes out to be none of us can tell a hero from anyone else till it happens. We may never be a hero ourselves or at least plan to be but who knows.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
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I thought this was a lovely free verse poem about a subject that no one goes out to be none of us can tell a hero from anyone else till it happens. We may never be a hero ourselves or at least plan to be but who knows.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
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Thank you for reviewing my poem. I appreciate the feedback.
Comment from William Ross
This is a very well rhymed poem in know way a free verse, but true that hero's are born not made or created. Thanks for the share and have a great day
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
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This is a very well rhymed poem in know way a free verse, but true that hero's are born not made or created. Thanks for the share and have a great day
Comment Written 14-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
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Thank you for reading my poem and for your kind review.
Comment from Thal1959
I normally would have given this piece only four stars because it does not conform to traditional free verse. Free verse normally doesn't rhyme - yours does. It also is indifferent to meter, but a free verse poet, like Walt Whitman, might use some repetitious words or phrases, or strategically placed commas to simulate a kind of meter. Your work has a conspicuous absence of punctuation. But I don't know what the contest is looking for, so I will give it the fifth star because the theme is very good. Thanks.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
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I normally would have given this piece only four stars because it does not conform to traditional free verse. Free verse normally doesn't rhyme - yours does. It also is indifferent to meter, but a free verse poet, like Walt Whitman, might use some repetitious words or phrases, or strategically placed commas to simulate a kind of meter. Your work has a conspicuous absence of punctuation. But I don't know what the contest is looking for, so I will give it the fifth star because the theme is very good. Thanks.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
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This was not in a contest but I appreciate the stars and the review.
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You're welcome.
Comment from royowen
Quite frankly if it's not necessarily a man in the field of battle, but there have been many heroes who died for what they believe, a bucket load of Christians are dying today. of which Jesus was the greatest by far, "Greater love has no man, than a man who gives his life for a friend." John 15:13. Mothers and fathers who sacrifice for their children. But well done beautifully written in articulate and with a good flow to the narrative, with some affective varied rhyme, well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
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Quite frankly if it's not necessarily a man in the field of battle, but there have been many heroes who died for what they believe, a bucket load of Christians are dying today. of which Jesus was the greatest by far, "Greater love has no man, than a man who gives his life for a friend." John 15:13. Mothers and fathers who sacrifice for their children. But well done beautifully written in articulate and with a good flow to the narrative, with some affective varied rhyme, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 14-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
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No, not just in battle. Heroes can be found everywhere. Thank you for reading and for your kind review.
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Well done
