The Third Alarm
A third alarm was called, and off he flew
departing dinner time to quickly meet
his crew and ladder trucks all gathered to
save lives and battle flames in smoke and heat.
Our kids and I were disappointed when
dad had to miss our plans that very night,
for it was grandma's milestone birthday then.
We hoped he would be home before daylight.
The fire was doused and people rescued too,
but now the building was a burnt-out shell.
From the debris, a stray came into view;
Dad brought him home to us alive and well.
That night of setbacks turned to one of cheers;
our Charlie cat brought joy for twenty years.
Sandra M. Haight
~3rd Place~
Contest: Taking a disappointment in your life;
turning it into something positive
Sponsor: Brenda Chiri
Judged: 10/08/2017
Charlie was rescued in Winter 1971
and passed 20 years later in Fall 1991.
He was a wonderful cat and dearly missed.
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