MY HERO

.
 Charlie was bound to be a hero
 Donated money for pagan babies

 More alone than two classes together
 Thought nothing of it; just his style

 His dream was to be a pilot
 Always wore the leather jacket 
 And fleece lined cap

 Flew reconnaissance between wars
 The KOREAN AND VIETNAM
 His plane was shot down

 There was a mention of it 
 in the press
 Mostly, it went by unnoticed

 His mom knew and 
 had a broken heart
 She loved him; 
 had supported his decision

 I planned to write her a note, but
 As often occurs in life, I never did

 It is too late now; she is gone too
 I feel sad knowing I let Charlie down

 He deserved better of me and
 was my hero
  
 Stanski
 October 27, 2019 ^