The boys were out on Hastings Street, walking in the rain,

Umbrella Boys

Derek said to Andrew, this moisture is a pain.

They pondered their predicament, solutions came to mind,

Staying dry the goal for them, no equipment could they find.

The Gortex jacket was too short, their bums were getting wet,

Long raincoat not an option, at least not that they could get.

Staying in the car was out, they needed to be seen,

Deterence of the druggies there, the open drug mart scene.

The solution then came on hand, a loaded shopping cart,

Full of junk and other things, now they had a start.

Right on top for both to see, umbrellas lying there,

Just what the Doctor ordered, for covering their hair.

So Derek Hill and Andrew Pang, picked out one for each,

Then strolled along their merry way, like walking on the beach.

The Inspector did a double take, and let out one big sigh,

Unusual yes, but at least the two, were staying fairly dry.

Think of the advantages, if they had them custom done,

Kevlar fabric could be used, as shields from knife or gun.

Like a duck blind they could sneak up, on dealers on the strip,

Jumping on the bad guys, the drugs that they could rip.

Community relations, would benefit as well,

A kinder, gentler image, of beat men that could sell.

Picture now, an image of, someone on the street,

Imagine Mary Poppins, as the street cop on the beat.

PC 664 T.J. Gowdyk (200) 03-03-14