A Flamboyant Amber

A flame igniting a flamboyant amber,
foaming water shot through the air,
people on the streets sharing fear,
as the smoke spilled into their eyes,
humid breeze carried the cries,
as the blackness from the smoke filled the skies,
Company Number Two was the last to arrive,
then the horror struck,
penetrated the heart,
visions of sorrow ripped it apart,
A blizzard of eyes stared at the sky,
as a child walked on the roof,
and not ready to die,
apparently was trapped inside,
frustration and anger had its fill,
as each face that looked up was frozen with chill,
as the harsh reality set in,
and the flames punished the building,
knocking the child off,
everyone watched as the child seemed to fall in slow motion,
but through all the mess, and the commotion,
it was Company Number Two who reacted,
They saved the child from the fall,
a life spared and proud emotions standing tall,
as everyone gathered to wish the child well,
then there was a mystery, a strange story to tell,
everyone turned to thank the firemen who knew exactly what to do,
but when they looked around,
there was no Company Number Two.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Ginn Avatar
February 25, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Look flamboyant you couldnt keep up with me if you tried not to mention the fact that you sir are full of poo
Reynolds Avatar
February 9, 2009 at 2:59 AM
This really hits home for me, as out home burned to the ground a few years back and my almost 2 yr old nearly died - I am shaking just thinking baout the horror that was then. excllent poem, we were also saved my company #2. love, me
Golden Avatar
February 8, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Fantastic write, Frank! You set a great tone of intensity. The ending was unexpected and rewarding. Just a great write, all around.
Swanson Avatar
February 8, 2009 at 9:09 AM
Wow Frank, this gave me chills, honestly. Beautiful, dramatic, and a mysterious ending... positively enthralling. It's going in my favs. Blessings... Amy :)
Ginn Avatar
February 8, 2009 at 8:08 AM
OMGosh this actually happened to a friend of mine, geez this gave me cold chills. You're a great story teller Frank, Laurie
Higgins Avatar
February 8, 2009 at 8:01 AM
Two snaps of the finger frank? Dude that killed me..I think you have been watching reruns of In Living Color.
Higgins Avatar
February 8, 2009 at 7:54 AM
This is cool in the Frank mode..I was watching this baby falling slow motion style..but the idea of no company number two...angels..loved it.
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