Savior’s Shield
Christmas Eve, a call came in
“Man in rage, about to sin”
Another day for the uniformed blue
We don our vests and suit up
It’s just our job, our calling true
A pint-sized partner at my side
Compact, strong, don’t let it fool
She’s as brave as the come
Hard, tough, and compassion too
The Eve of the Savior, a Thursday night
I pleaded with a girl deep in fright
Tonight’s the night, you must press charges
Your boyfriend’s intent is to come and harm you
Her grandma’s instinct to dial 911
Was the right call
for help to come
We’ve been down this road, it’s not baby’s fault
Emotions run rouge
When we’re all cooped up
Domestic abuse rises unweary
The drinking, the pressure
All is unyielding
They are called into danger
Their vow to protect
Someday a savior
Other days little respect
I pray these situations would never come
She prayed her boyfriend would remain on the run
I darkened her doorway pleading my case
This for your protection there is no disgrace
Make the right decision
We’re here for you
She raised her finger, as to point
And he’s here too
Weapon’s danger and his regret
It happened so quickly
As he executed the threat
Trigger pulled in an instant
Sound blasting our ears
Bullet’s punch in my back
Culmination of fears
He’s running away
I tried to pursue
My body unwilling, legs untrue
Now the pain has come
The situation asunder
Her prayers were answered
He no longer would plunder
The second call I remember
“Officer down” came the plea
My instinct to answer
But the officer now was me
My brothers and sisters
All officers in blue
Followed my ride to King’s hospital
Not knowing what to do
Most think it was the vest
That saved our lives
But I trust it was St. Michael
Always at our side
My parents, the Chief, and Chaplin at my bed
I don’t understand all the to-due
Brothers and sisters in blue
Lined the hallways to carry us through
Hero’s title rejected,
We answered the call
Just doing my job
And happened to fall
Don’t need a reporter’s attention
Or a story’s misconception
I just so happened to be
The one to shield a bullet’s direction
The Police Chaplin a few feet from my side
Consoled my parents, with whom I have pride
Take these Cross Insignias from my lapels he insisted
Today we celebrate two births, both saviors true
The God who became man
And your boy in blue
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