Engine 19 one fateful night
Raced to the site of a fire
The men moved as one
They knew what to do
They knew that lives
Were at stake
Fire has life, it hungers to grow
But heroes stand in its way
They fight with the knowledge
That they must not lose
A child could still
Be in danger
Company 12 lost one of their own
But he still answers the call
The engines are dark
All polished and still
And yet he wanders
The yard
The heart of these fighters
Is second to none
Their fear is simply a tool
They race into danger
And battle their foe
Our safety their only prize
Remember the fighters
Men, women and steeds
Over the years that were lost
Some still remain
And wander the earth
They still answer the call.
Wonderful words, Pam!
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Thank you Jennie.
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You’re welcome, Pam.
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This is so moving and well said. We often take our firefighters for granted…..just expecting them to be there when we need them. This is a beautiful tribute to firefighters all over the world!!
🐾🐾 Ginger 🐾
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Thank you my friend. We never want to need them but it’s nice to know they are there.
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Very brave souls indeed 🙂
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I agree
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A lovely tribute to these brave people. Fire is scary, yet they face it to save us.
Your painting is perfect for your poem. 🙂
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Thank you so much.
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Always remember – always.
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I agree. You lit the spark.
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They still do. Thanks, Pamela.
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Every day.
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A wonderful tribute!
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Thank you.
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