The call went out <br />It meant one thing. <br />Death in the line of duty <br /> <br />Women keen <br />and Grown men weep <br />at the loss of youth and beauty. <br /> <br />The empty locker, <br />The ownerless gear, <br />silence that is a presence. <br /> <br />Brave Liam lies dead. <br />The fireman’s friend <br />Pity the parents their loss <br /> <br />The ownerless toys, <br />The master less pets, <br />How to make sense of it all?<br /><br />John F. McCullagh<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/5-5-5-5/
