9th Minute Discourse

I have a badge, an official hat
I know the law, but have no heart 
Run your best, I am in uniform 
In this attire, my integrity is deformed.

I have a shield, Sirens and gun
I love your chains, I hate your guts
In your best days, your innocence is guilt 
Even in your grace, all I see is filth.

You take me as your saviour 
Well, I can't, I have lost that savour 
My evils shine night and in daylight 
In 9 minutes, my protection will take your life.

Your 'I can't breathe' we only give you a grave
Be still, it is televised, you will enjoy the rave
I don't war alone, my demons are with me 
You are not alone, there have been and there will always be. 

You can call me names, but the deal is done
You can agitate all day, what next when all is said and done? 
You can chain me, there are millions with my mind
It is not a war for the street, it is a war of the mind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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