A Fireman's Life

A Firemans Life:
By: Daniel S. Driscoll

A fireman's life is one big surprise,
Usually he laughs, sometimes he cries.
There's always stress, toil and strife,
Hoping he's good enough to save just one life.

His wife understands, when he misses dinner,
If he runs out of church, don't think he's a sinner.
Answering a call, is tops on his list,
Regretting each one he's ever missed.

He tries and tries, but can't make us see,
The happiest men, still work for free.
Jumping from bed, fighting the cold,
Knowing what to do, without being told.

He rushes to the station, jumps on a truck.
Depending on skill, never on luck.
Putting his life on the line, for an unknown friend,
Hoping and praying, it won't be the end.
"The Bravest Men 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're thinking.

It's a hard job, so show them you care,
And help them out, with a little prayer.

This poem does a great job showing the sacrifices fire fighters show. When firefighters get a call, they get a jump of readiness to save someones life. They rush to the station, put on their gear and, jump on the truck. They put their life on the line to save others, however they are trained and ready. They miss moments in life like dinner with the family sometimes but its for a good reason. This poem hit me because it notes all the good things i want strive to be or do while being a part of the fire department. I recently joined, and I love the fact that I am able to help people.