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Firemen

Firemen

Serve
Bravely
Fighting flames
Risking their lives
Facing dangerous infernos of death.

Families fear as firemen save lives
hellholes raging
destroying
blazing
death.

© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
    January 17, 2010

Poetic form:  Tetractys

Dedicated to firemen around the world.  But particularly to my son-in-law, Steven Collins, 
who has risked himself and saved others.  I love you for your valor and because of who you 
are.  Love, Mom2.

Copyright © Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen | Year Posted 2010

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Sara Kendrick Date: 1/17/2010 5:46:00 AM Yes, there is always that fire or situation out there that could be disability or death. My husband worked as a fireman for about five years. In the small area where we live, there is not that much danger but one never knows. Nicely done tribute not only to your son-in-law but also to all men who have done that job whether in a paid position or as a volunteer. Sara Login to Reply

Robert A. Dufresne Date: 1/17/2010 5:09:00 AM Excellent tetractys, Dane Ann about a noble profession. Very well done Login to Reply

Anthony Nutter Date: 1/17/2010 4:17:00 AM I served as a fireman for a while it is a demanding job. Nice tribute to the men and women serving in this capacity today. Login to Reply