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Lonestar
Junior Member

since 2002-12-04

Posts 35
Glasgow, Scotland

0 posted 2002-12-04 09:22 AM

Fire Hydrant

I stand in the street,
People pass me by,
Not knowing I exist,
Just an object on the ground.

Day after day,
My paint fades away,
Time standing still,
Hoping for a thrill.

Then low and behold,
Someone realises that I exist,
An emergency service,
That helps the flames not to kill.

Building set alight,
Frantic footsteps on the ground,
Lots of screaming and shouting,
The flames lighting up the midnight sky.

Silence.

Sigh of relief,
Flames all gone,
Building left scorched,
Ladies, gentlemen and children bow their heads,
Another rescue,
Completed successfully.

Standing in the street,
I've been used,
People forget my existence,
I've served my purpose.

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2002-12-04 09:58 AM

You did a good job with your subject. So many things in life are there to be used only occasionally and dismissed the rest of the time. But oh, when they are needed they really are. Welcome to the Corner. Joyce

[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (12-04-2002 10:00 AM).]

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

2 posted 2002-12-04 10:31 AM

Lonestar: This was an interesting poem. We are surrounded by so many objects we give little or no thought to, but they are all important in their own way. Enjoy your stay here.

Betty Lou Hebert

cherrylips
Member

since 2002-11-30

Posts 51
UK

3 posted 2002-12-04 01:47 PM

I felt this was an unsual subject yet oh so true. I feel as though life passes me by at times and I think if you look at the meaning behind th poem it can apply to so many things. I am also new to this forum but the people are very friendly. Enjoyed the read, dx

Lonestar
Junior Member

since 2002-12-04

Posts 35
Glasgow, Scotland

4 posted 2002-12-04 02:26 PM

hi, and many thanks for the encouragement. I've never really showed my poems off to a live website before. Was directed this way by a new found friend who i thank dearly

Hope to post more poems soon

Lonestar

ESP
Member Elite

since 2000-01-25

Posts 2556
Floating gently on a cloud....

5 posted 2002-12-04 05:30 PM

Welcome Lonestar!!!
I really like this one, cos to me it is a metaphor for how we treat each other in life.....never really appreciating someone until we desperately need them, then they are oh so important and then they fade back into insignificance again. Like the fire hydrant. I feel like that fire hydrant at times and I'm sure I have made other ppl feel that way too unintentionally...
Thanks for a good read...u know I like ur poetry...

Luv, Liz xx

midnightblues
Senior Member

since 2000-07-01

Posts 1597
Singapore

6 posted 2002-12-05 02:52 PM

Welcome, Lonestar!

By no way will your existence be neglected here that's our promise!

And that was a thrilling adventure you gave me, thanks *_*

Love
Michelle

If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™

Yu Lan
Senior Member

since 2000-04-13

Posts 1462
New Zealand

7 posted 2002-12-06 06:12 PM

That's so goood!

I really like the sad little last stanza.. I'll look out for more of yours

Love, Lynne

It's nice to share - kiss someone when you have a cold.

2dalimit
Member Elite

since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

8 posted 2002-12-07 07:30 AM

This is good. Welcome to PIP. I’ll be watching for more of your work with this kind of perspective.

Thanks,
Melton

Denise

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

9 posted 2002-12-07 10:31 AM

Welcome to Passions, Lonestar! Please check your email for a special welcome from Passions! I'm sure you will enjoy this place! I enjoyed your poem and look forward to reading more from you!

Lonestar
Junior Member

since 2002-12-04

Posts 35
Glasgow, Scotland

10 posted 2002-12-07 03:27 PM

Many thanks, im in awe with such the warm welcome i've received here. As I've said before, i've never really shown my poems to people other than my friends before.

Fire Hydrant was something I've never tried before, but I'm glad that many have enjoyed it. Love reading all your poems.

Take care
Lonestar

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