Citizen On Patrol
It’s 5am, and the alarm clock screams
As I reluctantly open my eyes
Starting my day with a regimented routine
Before the sun even begins to rise.
As I dawn my vest and uniform of blue
And pin the silver badge upon my chest,
I pray that I return home safely to you
And yes, I promise I will do my best.
Some call me a hero, others call me a pain
Because I’ve sworn to protect and serve,
They think that I do it for some kind of gain
Not realizing that it takes a lot of nerve.
To stare into the face of a person with a gun
Praying you don’t have to pull the trigger,
I can certainly tell you that it isn’t fun
And there’s a lot of emotional rigor.
Sometimes I feel like I can’t do it anymore
As I kiss my wife and walk out the door,
But then I realize that I’ve given my pledge;
To face all hardships and walk that razor edge.
It’s 5am, and the alarm clock screams
As I reluctantly open my eyes
Starting my day with a regimented routine
Before the sun even begins to rise.
Copyright © Michael Donnelly | Year Posted 2007
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