Dad and the Fire Belt

Dear Dad,

You've been a fireman for as long as I can remember
You put out fires during the day
and you would start them at night
with your belt
the ol' fire belt
as we called it
You remember right?
that thick, long, black belt
with many holes
You used to whip us into shape?
Now a distant memory
yet our butts
are still smokin'
even though the fire is out

We love you Dad
But we're so glad you're retired
You and the ol' fire belt!