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Some things don't need to be said.

The Ranger

He's a quiet and easy going sort, friendly and polite.
Always smiling, gentle, kind, in his eyes there is a light.
He's always there to lend a hand with anything that's needed.
He'll carry your bags, find your dog, or see your field gets seeded.

He's the county game warden, most call him The Ranger.
He's there to help us one and all and keep us out of danger.
There's a quiet strength within his eyes, his strength is second to none.
He's the only ranger on the force that's never carried a gun.

No one wants to question him, they just look in his eyes.
He smiles and they just walk away, they never even try.
This is his town, these are his woods, he loves and calls this home,
And trouble never stalks the streets where The Ranger often roams.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Laurie Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 7:58 PM
Hello Judy ... your Ranger must have been well versed in communication, and this fairness goes a long way - thank you Judy - Lindsay
Ball Avatar
October 23, 2021 at 11:33 AM
Thank you so much Lindsay. God Bless, JB
Goldsmith Avatar
October 21, 2021 at 9:44 AM
"THE RANGER" is a wonderful story/write. "Love It" Have a blessed autumn day.......................
Ball Avatar
October 21, 2021 at 1:40 PM
Thank you so much Paula. God Bless, JB
Proxenos Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 11:35 AM
I love this poem and I think rangers are typically the same world wide - they love the bush, the animals, nature, and the freedom of of the wild. In South Africa our game rangers multiplied during the pandemic - more had to be employed to keep poachers at bay, no visitors meant many poachers anywhere anytime in our national parks. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Ball Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 12:20 PM
Poachers, Hate that. They seem to have no feelings for the animals suffering. The rangers are brave and good people. Thanks bunches Jennifer. God Bless, JB
Romios Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 4:59 AM
Really like this Judy.. A remarkable description Pangie
Ball Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 7:21 AM
Thank you so much Pangie. God Bless, JB
Wolf Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 7:49 PM
Fitting tribute to and portrait of a ranger, Judy. So authentically penned. Thanks, gw
Ball Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 1:24 AM
Thank you so much Gershon. God Bless, JB
Y. Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 9:59 AM
Wow! Judy, You have penned a good tribute to an amazing fella. Is this a real person? If so he's one stand-up guy. Thanks for sharing such a write;-) Alexis
Ball Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 12:35 PM
Thank you so much Alexis. God Bless, JB
Buhagiar Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 8:50 AM
a Great tribute to a kind and helpful person. Lovely poem.
Ball Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 12:32 PM
Thank you so much Victor. God Bless, JB
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