POLICEMAN
The policeman stood and faced his God
Which must always come to pass.
he hoped his shoes were shining
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step foward now, policeman
How shall I deal with you?
have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?
The policeman squared his shoulders and said
"No lord I guess I ain't"
because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint!
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent
Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny
that wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just to steep.
And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me
I've wept unmanly tears
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord
It need'nt be so grand
I never expected or had to much
But If you don't...I'll understand.
There was a silence around the throne
where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burden well.
Come walk a beat on heavens streets,
You've served your time in hell
The Author Is Unknown To Me
Copyrighted ãNovember 24, 2002 by Maryjane a.k.a. Nanna_4
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"Tears In Heaven"