Somebody killed a policeman today
And a part of America died...
A piece of our country she swore to protect
Will be buried with her at her side.
The beat that she walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if she had gone off to war;
The flag of our nation will fly at half-mast
To her name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today...
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors
This cop put her life on the line.
Now her ghost walks the beat on a dark city street,
And she stands at each new rookie's side;
She answered the call... of herself gave her all,
And a part of America died...
And a part of America died...
A piece of our country she swore to protect
Will be buried with her at her side.
The beat that she walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if she had gone off to war;
The flag of our nation will fly at half-mast
To her name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today...
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors
This cop put her life on the line.
Now her ghost walks the beat on a dark city street,
And she stands at each new rookie's side;
She answered the call... of herself gave her all,
And a part of America died...
~~Author Unknown~~
May you rest in peace, Josie.
4 comments:
What a beautiful poem!
That was a great poem! Thanks for sharing. RIP Josie.
That is a great poem. Very fitting. Thanks for posting it. I am just heart-sick for her family.
I saw that on the news, that is just awful. I feel like there is a special place in heaven those who give their lives for the safety of others.
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