Bill McNulty

A hero should always be yours to define.
One who can push you over the finish line.
A teacher who inspires you to give your best effort.
The coach who helps you excel in your own sport.
The fireman who can risk his or her life on any day.
The parent who wisely steers you along the way.
The writer whose words you always want to read.
The volunteer, when there are homeless to feed.
The doctor when you need that healing hand.
The friend always there, when life isn’t so grand.
Heroes are not always what we will see on TV.
They will always be what we make them out to be.

Noshing, a small snack to enjoy between meals.
A delicious mouthwatering bite that appeals.
Not really hungry but can always take a taste.
Mother always told us nothing goes to waste.
Is it a nosh, if you only take one little bite?
What is meant, when they say eating light?
Noshing leftovers, a bite here and there.
With too many bites, the cupboard is bare.
And if I do this all perfect and just right,
I can nosh, when my wife is not in sight.

With every wedding couple, there’s a song,
With loving words saying you and I belong.
A favorite song and we love that slow dance.
Years later it plays, and there’s still romance.
The lyrics repeat with meaning in a refrain,
As you take the trip down memory lane.
The song plays and one line still touches your heart.
With no effort, you remember where it all did start.
No matter how often the wedding song is played,
There are some memories that will never fade.

For everyone that can never do a good deed,
There are many always helping those in need.
For those consistently lost in a world of crime,
There will be heroes remembered throughout time.
For those who never find charity in their heart,
Whole neighborhoods will step in to do their part.
For those lost in the turmoil of hate,
Many will move to make the world first rate.
For those that never have kind word to share,
There will be those who have the right words of care.
For those with a fading dream that goes astray,
A loved one’s smile will be there to make your day.
For tragic events and all the bad news that you receive,
Prayers will be answered, and this is what I believe

No matter the heart ache when the kids move away,
It all disappears when the kids come to visit today.
House is clean and ready for the kids to visit.
Chanukah candles in place and ready to be lit.
Always news and more stories to share.
Now they have children in their care.
What kid’s favorite dishes will you make.
And the chocolate cookies you will bake.
Presents to buy so you are off to the store,
All for the children you love and adore.
Nice to know that wherever the children roam,
There’s always a reason for the kids to visit home.

Being there when you want to be elsewhere.
Always finding new ways to show you care.
Sharing news with her at all times of day and night.
Shouldering the load when that news is not alright.
Offering a shoulder when she needs to rest her head.
Asking her thoughts about a book that she just read.
Knowing when she needs her own space.
Letting her know she is always your home base.
Always playing her favorite music in the car.
In the scenes of life, she is your daily star.