Hey Mr. Officer, how do you do

One day when I’m big and tall

I want to be just like you

I told Mommy this once and tears built up in her eyes

She never told me why she felt the need to cry

I have an outfit like yours

It has a shiny star on it

Did I tell you I was only four?

Mommy tells me I’m getting so big and strong

My big brother says being like you is wrong

But I do not understand

Don’t you come and save the day to help when no one else can?

Haven’t you put all the bad people in jail

No matter how fast they have ran?

He is dumb anyway

He is jealous because I am your biggest fan

Hey Mr. Officer, I just want to say thanks

It’s me again

You saved my life

The bad guy came and had a gun

Cops and robbers is no longer fun

You came and he ran

My sisters cried, but I stayed strong

And so did you

You put the bad man away, I mean that’s what you do

I am 10 and seen more than most

Not nearly as much as you

I have dealt with more than any kid really should

But you were there to help

You protected me no matter if there was danger to yourself

Your family must be proud

For keeping everyone safe and sound

Thanks again, Mr. Officer. I’ll always be your biggest fan

Hey Mr. Officer, I just turned 18

I start my first day of police school in May

My mother is not happy, she is so worried and scared

I cannot blame her, though

All over the news it is tearing people like us down

But the people making those mistakes are racist clowns

They are not actual police men and women

They dishonor the badge

I’ll do my best to be like you

Honest, sincere and true

When my brother heard the news he wanted nothing to do with me

He told his friends I moved away to be a pig

It hurts, but he has his own story

His own reasoning why

I hope one day I can make my family proud

Hello, fellow officer

Today is my first official day

I got my partner and she tells me not to worry

Keep your head up and eyes peeled

Do that and it will not be a big deal

My heart is racing and I cannot wait

It makes me sad my brother does not want to be here

My mother and sisters accepted the fate

My mom is proud

Me in my uniform is framed

I am pulled from my thoughts when a call is made

Sirens are flaring

The time has come no more waiting

A robbery

At a store close to home

The assailant is armed

It is dark

Shots are fired my partner is down

A call for back up

There is noise all around

I fire back at the figure with a gun I can barely see

My job is to protect

Everyone around, not just me

The armed robber is down

The back has come but it’s too late

I am wounded and confused

Did I just kill a man?