Elaine Zhang wrote a poem titled Hero in honor of local law enforcement. She had an opportunity to recite in person before the station members, including Fairfax County Chief Davis and McLean District Captain Becker. Photo contributed
Hero
By Elaine Zhang, 11 years old
he·ro
/ˈhirō/
a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
(as defined by Oxford Languages)
A glint of blue
a flash of gold
unknown stories
undivulged
the stories combined together
seem to answer a question
we’ve been asking ourselves
for way too long:
“what makes a hero?”
one who never hesitates to tackle the most difficult problems
and is always by your side
one who knows right from wrong
and always acts with pride
one who finds service to be a privilege
and never stops to stride
a hero touches every one of us
whether it be word or deed
always helping those
who find themselves in need
a hero doesn’t wear a cape or levitate
true heroes
unsung heroes
wear blue and gold
yet their stories
undivulged