The poetry prompt is “hero” or “heroine.”
The form is “ballad.”
The device is “anaphora/epistrophe.”
Rather than writing about a “hero with extra big hair,” in response to today’s poetry prompt, I’ve chosen to write a ballad honoring the invisible hero within each of us that perseveres through life’s daily struggles.
I didn’t use anaphora, the repetition of words at the beginning of a line, but did use epistrophe by repeating the phrase “persevering every day” at the end of a few lines.
Unsung Heroes
Unsung heroes of every day
facing the
responsibilities of life
Mouths to feed
and bills to pay
warmth, shelter
love to provide
Such small players
in a big world game
persevering every day
Grace be given
fortitude, wisdom
persevering every day
Living life simply
dawn ’til night
Grabbing joy
where it’s found
Persevering every day
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Through the Lens of my Life 
Lovely sentiments! With your outlook on life, this generous poem doesn’t surprise me.
Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you! 🙂 There’s much to appreciate and be grateful for each day even if it an “every day.”
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You’re right, there are so many jobs and work that people do that goes unrecognized despite the effort. Nicely done, thank you.
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Thank you! There is much that is extraordinary hidden in each “everyday.” I see from your blog that you know this already! 🙂
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