The Unsung HeroBefore that day, I had fallenWith no arms to pick me up.That dayThat hitWas the worst I've ever seen.Before that day, I had been hurtWith no hope of recovery.That dayThat painWas the worst I've ever seen.Before that day, I had been left aloneWith no hand to reach for.That dayThat neglectWas the worst I've ever seen.Before that day, I had seen heroesWith no one to thank them.But that dayThat heroWas the best I've ever seen.
I Didn't Believe YouWhen we arrived, you told meAs we waited on the bus"The best week of your life is here."I didn't believe you.But at that one evening practice, you told meAs I staggered on the field"It's better to sit out now."I didn't believe you.Afterwards, you told meAs I winced in pain"I'm carrying you to the clinic."I didn't believe you.In the clinic you told meAs you handed me your own knee brace"You're not going to march tomorrow."I didn't believe you.The next day, you told meAs I paced on the sideline"Sit down; you'll be out for the rest of the week."I didn't believe you.That night, you told meAs you held me i
Too LateYou were too lateWhen you tried to undoEverything that you saidAfter all we'd been through.It was too lateBy the time you came back,After pushing me downWith your shocking attack.I was too lateTo hear what you said.Now two hearts are shattered-And inside, I'm dead.~M