In honor of the Police that Protect |
The Men of Blue; Thank You I see blue, deep and dark Silver Metal, glistens in the night Pointed prick of tin against my chest Reminds me that I am carried, I am safe, protected and shielded Bullets, haunting and ghostly Ring out loudly overhead But I am sheltered this night He has chosen to be my armor today Protecting me from harm I am safe, protected and shielded Noise, painful and deafening surrounds No faces familiar around Lost, scared that I won't be found Through sting of tears, I see the blue Silver metal, glistens in the sun His hand he offers, strong and warm Safety, leading me home To faces familiar, no longer alone He has chosen to be my friend today Protecting me from harm I am safe, protected and shielded Shrill and shrieking, brakes screeching Shards of glass, twisted alloy bent and broken Agony twinges, bloodied ache unspoken Window framed first face I see Cap of blue adorned, looking in at me Silver Metal, flashes in the light Tender comfort, preservation rendered No longer alone in a sea of pain Hovering haven, styled in blue He has chosen to be my lifeline today I am safe, protected and shielded Defending line, parade of blue Silver metal, gleaming shield Guardian of grace, Dignity upheld Comrades falling, Tears exploding On bended knee, merit of honor Uniformed Garrison, protects and serves Watchful warrior, keeper of peace Head bowed, silent in prayer Vigilance maintained, honor respected He has chosen to die for me today I am safe, protected and shielded |