Names not often spoken
And stories rarely told
Some are long forgotten
Though daring, brave and bold
Still they form a fabric
Of honor, trust and pride
That many do aspire
But also keep inside
It’s not about the glory
Or maybe even fame
It’s about doing what is right
Even when no one knows your name
These are the unsung heroes
That do what must be done
And sometimes pay a heavy price
Before the day is won
About the Poem Unsung Heroes
The poem Unsung Heroes was originally written for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department. As with many organizations that honor their fallen, they maintain and put flags on gravestones each hear. Recently they were going through their records and found a name that they couldn’t find in the cemetery. Deputy Robert Lee Wright died as the result of injury sustained in a gun battle with two bank robbers in 1930. For some reason, he was buried in an unmarked grave. The department corrected that situation with a new gravestone and a proper memorial service. The poem Unsung Heroes was read as part of the service.
You will notice the image I chose for the site is actually military, but I also created multiple variations for different police, fire and military uniforms. Prints, coffee cups, and other products are located here. Here are the printable version https://www.etsy.com/shop/SacredPoems.
Poetry Books
Here are some of the books that are available from Robert Longley. I would recommend the Sacred Poem journals. Reading my earlier books (especially the ones for Military, Police and Firefighter’s families) cover to cover can be overwhelming. The poetry journals are designed to give you one poem per day while you journal about what might be going on in your life. There are specific journals for grief, success, and more.
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Inspirational Poetry Products
While I do signed poetry prints that are 11×14, that isn’t the size or product that all people want. Some just want a sympathy card, others may want a large canvas print, or maybe a coffee cup. There are limits to what I can customize with the options available so some products just don’t work. Please just ignore them, I know that that format doesn’t work. If you are looking for something specific, or would like to make something specific just let me know. I’m open to just about anything.
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