Firemen

Sitting around a table
A game of cards at hand
Its the middle of the night
When the alarm rings out its command

The men spring to their feet
Their uniforms go on with haste
Down a pole each one slides
For they don't have time to waste

Through the streets they race
The siren wails as the lights flash
Making their way to the scene
Using safety to prevent a crash

Hoses are unraveled
As hydrants are tapped
These men are trained to handle danger
Well equipped to react and adapt

As water is sprayed at the blaze
Turning a firey red to charcoal black
These brave souls enter the structure
And begin their attack

Removing fallen and scattered debris
With axes they clear the way
They search for helpless people
In this house of disarray

As the remaning fire turns to ash
Another building stands upright
Its inhabitants safely outdoors
Shaken but safe tonight

Reviews

[Fairytale]

I like the story it tells. This poem can be enjoyed by children, teens and adults alike. I love the fact that it rhymes only twice in one stanza.

[Jofer Serapio]

What a great addition. Thanks for sharing!

[SweetPeachesAlways]

Great imagery! I like it!

[Chris Barker]

Great poem Josh! I really loved it.

[Ashton William F.]

It does honor to the men and women who are our protectors from those flames. I love ths poem my brothers fiance's dad is a firemen he will enjoy this poem very much thank you Josh for such great words.

[Andromeda]

wonderful tribute, with a fantastic rythmn.

[John Stussy]

Excellent account. I feel that they should be more appreciated as well, but never have found the words, you have done better than I could ever do. Great tribute to your fellows.

[DarkAngelWriter]

Very nice. Such a detailed scene... It's like you're there watching this. It's a perfect movie in my mind. Great work.

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

Nice rhyme scheme and a beautiful tribute to the men and women who are there for us at our weakest moments. Nice job! Are you a volunteer yourself, do you know one or are you just a kind soul thanking those around us that often don't get the credit they so deserve? In any case, you have done them justice here. Thanks for sharing.
Light,
Siddartha

[rickROSS]

This is wonderful! It makes me feel as if i'm really there. You have a really creative, constructive, rhyming poem here. Great Job!