Bravest Of The Brave
By Paul Hooley
The greatest of courageous acts
Are shown by those with clearest eye
Of the grimmest of all certain facts –
The knowledge they themselves could die
Yet who, undaunted, still proceed –
Own lives at risk and so aware –
To nurse those in the greatest need
Whom fate’s entrusted to their care
Each time they don a mask or glove
They too confront the terror rife
Exists therefore no greater love
Than that of those who risk their life
To save another or comfort give
To those about to say goodbye –
Who may not have that long to live
But will not, alone, be left to die
Let those who follow not forget
The selfless love each carer gave
For we will, forever, be in debt
To the bravest of the brave
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