I attended
the funeral of a policeman just the other
day.
My thoughts
turned to what his life had to say.
For twenty-five
years he had served and protected,
During which
time much of his own life he had neglected.
His time on the
job had seen its up and downs;
However overall
his career had been solid and sound.
He had seen
things over the years which no one needs to
see;
Those visions in
his memory only now are set free.
Why would a
person subject themselves to such a demanding
job?
Do they not
realize how much from their life it may rob?
It is not for
the pay for it will never compensate for the
sacrifice,
But the calling
is strong and must be answered albeit the
ultimate price.
Nice words were
said by the minister about this life which had
come to an end.
Sadness brought
tears flowing from the eyes of family and
friend.
This life had
made a difference in countless and often times
thankless ways.
I trust that
rewards await this soul while with God in the
coming endless days.
©Kent Fletcher
February 2016
Blessed are the peacemakers “for they shall
be called the children of GOD” Matthew 5:9
KJV
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kent Fletcher retired as Deputy Chief of the Durham NC
Police Dept. He served with that department for 301/2 years. He is a graduate
of the 162nd session of the FBI National Academy and has an AA and BS degree in
Justice Administration from Guilford College. Writing short stories and poetry
has become a part-time hobby. He can be reached at
hkfletcher@nc.rr.com
