THIS IS WHAT VALOR LOOKS LIKE
by Marie Elena
What do I know of my mother falling
dead at my teenage feet.
What do I know of being
blown apart in body
and spirit
at the hands of an enemy I didn’t choose.
What do I know of channeling
raging pain
into charity for my fellow man.
What do I know of love
born of anguish.
This, benevolent and boundless.
What do I know of smiling
eyes, lips, heart
for every being in my path.
What do I know of heroism
but for you?
© Marie Elena Good, edited 2019
(original penned 2013)
pictured words 
Beautiful writing, Marie!
Thanks so much, Sara!
Dan. Such beautiful words. I love this. Months of hourly hugs. And will you come be John’s teacher
Thank you for your kind words. Daniel is such an inspiration, in every imaginable way.