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

[G D Howard]

My dad was a firefighter for 23 years and I work with firefighters on a regular basis so I know that they rarely get any thanks. Not only is this a great poem, but it surely shows appreciation for them. I'm gonna e-mail this to some firefighters I know right now! GOOD WORK!

[Charlotte Rose]

This is very very good. Another great write by you. and you are right Firemen don't get the recognition they deserve. You did a really great job giving them that.. GREAT WRITE

[Legion]

firey - fiery

As someone who has family that are firemen (and policemen), I have to say, you hit the nail right on the head with this one. Great write and great monument for those that give all. Kudos.

[Emily B]

They really don't get enough attention, these heroes whose jobs are to keep us safe. Thanks for reminding us that there are those who care enough to look over us.

[James K. Blaylock]

I really enjoyed this piece. This is such a wonderful way to honor those brave men and women. I loved this stanza...

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

[Recklesseyes]

I think you did a great job. Great imagery. Excellent prose. The only thing I'd change is the last verse. I'd just get rid of it all together and end with Shaken but safe tonight. The last very sounds a bit essay or grade school like, so I would just nix it. Great job though. Love the rest of it.