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The Secret Lives of Fallen Heroes

Through their loss, we find purpose.

By Alawiye Museqir AbiolaPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Whispers of Valor: The Unseen Lives of Our Fallen Heroes

In shadows deep where silence dwells,

Lie stories only courage tells.

Unspoken truths, their lives conceal,

In whispers soft, their hearts reveal.

Beneath the stars, on battle's ground,

They gave us peace where none was found.

No medals gleam, no banners wave,

Yet quietly, they chose the brave.

Their secrets aren’t in gilded halls,

But written where the sunlight falls—

On fields they tread with heavy tread,

And dreams they left to guard instead.

In every heart they sought to save,

Lies echoes of the lives they gave.

For even now, their voices sing,

In freedom’s air, on freedom’s wing.

The secret lives of heroes gone,

Still guide us as we carry on.

Their sacrifice, a silent roar,

A legacy forevermore.

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About the Creator

Alawiye Museqir Abiola

I’m a graphic designer by day and a writer by night, chasing my passion for storytelling. After years as a video editor, I’m stepping out to share my creativity. Art isn’t just what I do; it’s what inspires me.

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  • Mahmud Alawiyeabout a year ago

    Interesting and insightful story

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