I Love a Man in Uniform

Christine Ramsay on Apr 4, 2011

Tags: chimney fire, fire, firemen, Wikipedia

I find firemen really appealing.

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Some years ago we lived in a house

Which was often felt damp and cold,

So we’d light a coal fire and snuggle up warm

Without thought of what might unfold.

One night as I dozed in my bed

A loud crackling sound did I hear.

It came from the nearby chimney breast

And filled me with the greatest of fear.

The wall it got hotter and hotter

And we didn’t have much time to waste.

We had to get everyone outside the house

And call the fire brigade with great haste.

They arrived at the gate within minutes,

And as the source of the fire they did seek,

The sight of the six burly firemen

Made my knees go rather weak.

I love a man in uniform,

And once the fire was under control,

I watched these men in amazement

As they cleared the fireplace of wet soot and coal.

They towered above my hubby

And their muscles were so well honed.

I imagined beneath those uniforms

Bodies so beautifully toned.

It’s a time I will always remember

Not only for the danger we’d survived,

But the sight of those magnificent firemen

In my mind remains very much alive.

Christine Ramsay 4.4.11

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Edsss on Apr 4, 2011
They are heroes!
LoveDoctor on Apr 4, 2011
This is awesome. I really enjoyed this poem and I also love a man in a uniform especially cops.
pguims on Apr 4, 2011
They are some of our unrecognized heroes. And this poem is kinda ’sweet’ though your experience is scary and sad…
No Share on Apr 4, 2011
There is just something about men in uniform that makes them really interesting and authoritative. If I get stuck in a remote island, I’d choose a fireman too so I’ll survive.
lapasan on Apr 4, 2011
Those firemen were like angels coming to your home to save you from possible catasthrope.
PR Mace on Apr 4, 2011
They are certainly my heros.
Likha on Apr 4, 2011
Many children aspire to be firemen if only for the uniform. Cute post as usual Christine.
Hettie on Apr 4, 2011
Great post Christine
Freethinking on Apr 4, 2011
It takes a special type of person and personality to put yourself in harms way for those you do not even know. As always, another great poem.
CHIPMUNK on Apr 4, 2011
Great writing like your poems
anndavey650 on Apr 4, 2011
LOL! I have a thing for burly men in uniform too. Next poem… rugby players… *Grins*
Atanacio on Apr 4, 2011
Nice little share here I too Love … no wait actually I love women out of uniform LOL
Val Mills on Apr 4, 2011
That must have been so scary. Firemen came to our rescue once too, not so long ago, when the roof was lifting off our house in the middle of a major storm. It was too dark for me to see though
Uma Shankari on Apr 4, 2011
That was cute…
J M Lennox on Apr 4, 2011
It’s the old ”night in shining armour” thing Christine. I remember staring out the window at the road that stretched a long way to our front gate on our property in the bush, when I was about 10, waiting for my ”night in shining armour” to come riding up. Lol – it took about another 30 years before he did, but it was worth the wait. (He was also once in the NSW Rural Fire Brigade). I love your poem!
OhSugar on Apr 4, 2011
This is a very nice poem and I enjoyed reading it.
wonder on Apr 4, 2011
Really it must be such a relief, what a dangerous situation it was! A great recollection and poem, I also love uniformed nurses who console us when we are in pain.
Jimmy Shilaho on Apr 4, 2011
Christine, Christine, what would we do without you, you always manage to draw a smile from me with such lines.
Starpisces on Apr 4, 2011
you are right, they usually look very nice in uniforms. My guys look great when they wear coverall. Hehe, Christine, how about the priest at your wedding? Was that an uniform too? That’s why you fall in love with the priest at your wedding? (referring to your earlier poem). Just teasing you, don’t scold me, hehehe.
nobert soloria bermosa on Apr 4, 2011
they’re among the unsung heroes of our society
jimbob1 on Apr 4, 2011
CR…As a now retired professional career fire fighter with 20 years active service in uniform and turn-out bunker gear and as an honourary life member of the Canadian fire service I would like to thank you for paying tribute to my brothers and sisters in this international fraternity. Who better to do this than you? You have done yeoman service here and of course I voted that I like it…thanks and take care
sunsetsunrise on Apr 4, 2011
You know what it is…men in uniforms are men of authority…they are super confident and that is always super attractive.LOL
CHAN LEE PENG on Apr 4, 2011
They contribute time and service elsewhere. They need to be respected.
gaby7 on Apr 4, 2011
Men in Uniform are like creatures from another planet! They stay watching over us in the wee hours of the night as we snore and sleep with our spouses!They go to the front line to die for us as they follow orders, they enter a raging fire to pick a child abandoned by the mother or a child thrown in pit latrines-I respect those guys in uniforms everywhere they may be!
Erin Miller on Apr 4, 2011
My friend Samie would agree to this poem. LOL It is a great tribute at any rate.
deedaG50 on Apr 4, 2011
Christine. you bet we love them all- firemen,marines,policemen.they make you feel safe and secured don”t they? Thanks for a beautiful poem as usual.
Ukrainian on Apr 4, 2011
Great poem about real heros…
Stable on Apr 4, 2011
I think I have a fireman’s uniform in the loft somewhere from a fancy dress party. May have to dig it out… Great poem Christine
T. S. Lewis on Apr 4, 2011
This reminds me of my grandmother. She loves men in uniforms too.
Goodselfme on Apr 4, 2011
I agree, men in uniform are special. Sometimes they even take my breath away with my admiration for their jobs they do so well. Your poem is wonderful and a great tribute to those men who helped you in your time of need.
Adrn0919 on Apr 4, 2011
What a wonderful poem and tribute. Lovely.
Ruby Hawk on Apr 4, 2011
Christine, I agree there’s nothing like a man in uniform to snap your eyes open. They just look so manly. Love the poem.
Lady Sunshine on Apr 4, 2011
What lady doesn’t? lol. Enjoyed the poem.
seashell66 on Apr 4, 2011
I had ti smile reading this !
Poetic Enigma on Apr 4, 2011
This is such a wonderful write, a sad experience, but with a good ending. Thank you for sharing this great poem.
Brewed Coffee on Apr 4, 2011
Yes, there is indeed something about men in uniform that’s impressive and leaves one in awe and admiration. Kind of gives them that dignified and important persona.
Tulan on Apr 4, 2011
Especially those spiffy cops, gotta love em.
LCM Linda on Apr 4, 2011
Fireman is really adorable. Glad that your love towards a man in uniform stays so vivid that you write such a wonderful poem. A nice tribute to those men.
Eunice Tan on Apr 5, 2011
Yes, they are lovely
papaleng on Apr 5, 2011
Kudos, to those unsung heroes. They’re really nice wearing those uniforms.
Pearl Wilson on Apr 5, 2011
lovely poem. firemen are admirable heroes!
Christine Ramsay on Apr 5, 2011
I am glad so many of you agree with me. We certainly appreciated their help that day. Thank you so much for reading.
LadyElena on Apr 5, 2011
Ha ha… something about that uniform.
johnnydod on Apr 6, 2011
I am just gonna slip on my RAF uniform and pop round for a cup of tea Christine hahaha
barreto on Apr 6, 2011
Hi there,long time !!!im coming back !
I loved your writting,they deserve all kind of honouring!
Minister Marlene on Apr 6, 2011
Such a nice tribute for firemen. It’s a beautiful poem. I love men in uniform as well. These are men who risk their lives, firemen, policemen, etc. They stand for something and will risk their very life for the sake of saving another. Men of honor, bravery and courage. I’m glad they were there for you both.

I bought your book and a few others from digital A few days ago but have not read as yet. I look forward to reading!
Minister Marlene on Apr 6, 2011
” muscles well honed” I like that line, well said!
clay hurtubise on Apr 6, 2011
Ahh, we have so much in common!
Good piece.
Thanks,
Clay
alexgadd on Apr 7, 2011
I prefer a fire-woman myself, lol, but the meaning is still the same. Thank you for sharing.
yes me on Apr 10, 2011
Every one a hero Christine cheers
Mark Ramsay on Apr 11, 2011
I rtemember the night well. It was so frightening. Trust you to remember the firemen like that.
SharifaMcFarlane on Apr 11, 2011
They did a wonderful job that night.
krrymarie on Apr 12, 2011
Oh yeah a man in uniform. lovely poem.
CA Johnson on Apr 17, 2011
Your poem was great. I am glad that the firemen were able to put out the fire. I also love to look at men in uniform. There is something sexy about the way they wear their uniforms.
Coleen Hazeldine on May 17, 2011
Interesting.
Jacques Berkeley on Dec 6, 2011
Excellent.

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