Two sides

A badge, a backpack, two different views,
Both carry stories, both face hard truths.
Teens seek a future, a place to belong,
Officers hope to keep people strong.

Listen before judging, hear every voice,
Respect is a bridge built one choice at a time.
When understanding grows instead of fear,
A safer tomorrow comes a little more near.If you want it to be sadder, more emotional, or from a teen's point of view, I can write that too.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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