Uncelebrated Hero

Way back when dreams were bright and bold,

I wished for a life with stories untold.

But fate had plans that weren’t so kind,

A struggle of heart, a test of mind.

High school halted, left behind,

Watched my friends move past the line.

Demoralized, but I held tight,

Found my way back to the fight.

Through sleepless nights, through hunger’s sting,

Through battles that made my spirit sing.

I climbed my way, I reached so high,

But still, I’m stuck while they touch the sky.

I’m an uncelebrated hero, standing tall,

Fought every battle, gave it my all.

But the fire dims, the weight grows tight,

Each day fades into the night.

Silent quitting, slow retreat,

A heart once fierce admits defeat.

I showed up strong through trials and pain,

Through ghost-town streets, through pouring rain.

Worked extra hours, stayed late at night,

Yet somehow, I’m still out of sight.

I gave my best, I played my part,

But no one sees my weary heart.

They rise above, while I remain,

Stuck inside this endless chain.

I’m an uncelebrated hero, standing tall,

Fought every battle, gave it my all.

But the fire dims, the weight grows tight,

Each day fades into the night.

Silent quitting, slow retreat,

A heart once fierce admits defeat.

But maybe now, it’s time to see,

The one who truly needed me—

I look inside, and now I know,

It’s time to finally let this go.

No more uncelebrated hero, I break free,

I choose myself, I will believe.

No longer lost in an endless race,

I’ll find my joy, I’ll take my place.

For dreams don’t die, they shift, they grow,

And self-worth shines when you let go.

I won’t be chained to unseen debt,

I choose myself—with no regret.