Volunteer Firefighters'
Poem
A firefighter's life
is one big surprise,
usually they laugh,
sometimes they cry.
There's always stress,
toil and strife,
hoping they are good
enough to save one life.
Their families understand,
when they miss dinner,
if they run out of
church, don't think they are sinners.
Answering a call, is
tops on their list,
regretting each one
they have ever missed.
They try and try, but
can't make us see,
the happiest people,
still work for free.
Jumping from bed, fighting
the cold,
knowing what to do
without being told.
They rush to the station,
jump on the truck,
depending on skill
never on luck.
Putting their life
on the line for an unknown friend,
hoping and praying
it won't be the end.
"The bravest people
in the world", the title is fitting,
they all do their best,
never come close to quitting.
Next time you see them,
all their lights blinking,
Take just a minute,
to think what they are thinking.
-Author Unknown
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