Heroes of War
Bracing themselves
heavy armor
coat after coat
danger is principal.
They enter war
an invisible enemy
the fiercest predator
with an unidentifiable weakness.
Their compassionate hearts
drive a noble sacrifice
for the protection of lives
they never knew.
Heroes they stand
knowing and holding
the fear of
surrendering themselves to defeat.
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Rashmika Manu is a freshman in high school. She enjoys writing poems, playing volleyball, and traveling. She visits India often and has a desire to help the poor and needy in the future.
