M. L. Kiser Poet Rhyme

Seven Things I Have To Save From Fire

I hope I never have a fire in my humble home.
Still, I like to plan ahead so, this is how it would go:
First, thing I would save, must be my cell phone; 
to, call the fire department so, they can save my home?

Crucial papers would be second. my wallet and cash.
My journals with my sketches and my family photo stash.
A hooded coat and shoes, if it’s frigid outside;
Standing in the cold won’t do; it’s not how I want to die!

I’d wish I had time to grab additional things but, doubt there’ll be;
that’s all I’d have time to grab, if there were, just me.
I try to keep important things, together ‘neath the bed;
I can grab them and vacate my flaming homestead.

If family and pets were home; saved first, they’d be;
family might save themselves but, pets we might not see.
Especially, the shorter ones, may be hidden by the smoke;
for they are family too, precious four-legged folk.


Written: 2-7-19

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Panagiota Romios March 3, 2019 at 8:55 AM Wonderful poem! Congratulations, Panagiota

Line Gauthier February 28, 2019 at 12:13 AM Congrats on your win, ML. Hope nobody ever experiences such a tragedy. M. L. Kiser February 28, 2019 at 6:03 AM Thank you so much.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 27, 2019 at 11:40 AM Yes, the precious four legged folk <3 Darling pen! Congratulations on your win! xomo M. L. Kiser February 28, 2019 at 6:03 AM Thanks.

Jennifer Proxenos February 27, 2019 at 12:10 AM Hi MLK - congratulations on your win in this contest - really well penned! Poetry hugs, Jennifer. M. L. Kiser February 28, 2019 at 6:04 AM Thank you.

Jan Allison February 7, 2019 at 2:39 AM Lets hope this never happens ML, to be honest I wouldn't go back to get anything unless i keep an emergency suitcase by the door lol , many material things can be replaced but lives can't:-) hugs Jan xx M. L. Kiser February 7, 2019 at 3:33 AM To be honest, I might not either; you never really know what you'll do till you're in the actual moment; I hope we never are. Thanks and have a great day.

Tom Cunningham February 7, 2019 at 12:51 AM Well written M.L. You do hear of it happening though. A lot of these tragedies could be prevented with a smoke alarm, I think it should be the law to have them in your house. Tom. M. L. Kiser February 7, 2019 at 3:36 AM Thanks Tom.