Ladder 49: Value your life

I was watching a movie titled Ladder 49 today. This movie released in 2004 is about the heroics of a firefighter Jack Morrison trapped inside a warehouse fire. He recollects all the events during his lifetime in this period. The movie is a celebration of the firefighting career and the life that comes with it.

In today’s world, we see so many youth amongst us taking their lives. For this reason, I just felt like writing when i finished watching this movie.

When everything around me was in flames,

Moreover, the fire reduced all my possessions to ashes.

When the only thing I wished was to survive,

You were there.

You were there when I needed you most.

When everyone else tried to run out,

You had the courage to step in.

The only thing that mattered to you,

Was to save a life,

Save a life at any cost.

You did not think twice about your own life,

Or what would your family go through,

if you lost your life.

You were bold while performing your duty,

Wish we all were bold enough like you.

There are so many among us,

Who cannot cope with life’s struggles,

They seek the easier way out,

And try to end their own life.

Have we lost faith in the almighty?

Don’t we trust him to take care of us?

Do we think he will burden us with so much?

Without knowing how much each one of us can handle.

Life is precious.

If not for yourself, live for others to whom you mean a lot.