Half-Mast

A man so brave, he recieves the highest of honors

Raised to Half-Mast at the start of the day
Man dressed in uniform on a day filled with grey
Gather round far and wide everyone wants to see
The man who did great things, found his way into history

The man so normal like you and I,
The only option he had was to die
So why celebrate him like we do?
This man threw his life away for me and for you.

Tears are shed as people die
There is no shame in the tears we cry
Celebrating his life, people sit all around
Millions are grouped but they don't make a sound

The moment of silence covers all in emotion
The man who saved his troops in one single motion
As the grenade hit the floor, he dove to cover
He was soon gone, but he spared the others

The president stepped up to give his speech
His voice carried on and far it did reach
and though his deeds had made him a goner
Strapped to his chest he was awarded,
The Medal of Honor.

Reviews

[Just Kim]

This is really amazing, wonderful flow!

[Robert Michael Miller Jr.]

Thank you so much.

[Just Kim]

no problem

[Izzy-01]

i would not have chosen a better combination of words to honour a hero ........they would be honoured

[Robert Michael Miller Jr.]

Thanks, I submitted this on my phone so I still need to proof read it. :)

[Izzy-01]

Its great wouldnt change a thing