A Calling

“You’re doing what?!” Are the typical responses I get now

If you really don’t want to know then you should’ve never asked

I am a do it all gal

From the military, to tackle football, to martial arts in between

Even I was surprised to be fulfilling a role I’d spent my whole life evading

I never wanted to do this particular job,

Yet here I am, obedience at its finest

I was reluctant to submit the application

Hanging my head in defeat,

I cannot run anymore from this

“Stop resisting me…”

Were the whispers I hear in dreams and nightmares

“Fine, you’re right!” As always I added in thought

Doing ride-alongs with Trust was something I disgust

Because I’ve been let down time and time again

“Aren’t you scared of what someone will do to you?!”

People often ask,

“It’s not the people that scare me.”

“Then what?”

This answer is always tough,

“I’m more afraid of me.”

Usually people don’t know what to say,

Because they’re not in this position

Lucky them

One wrong move, and I am the one on the line

Society overlooks the riots in streets,

Because they’re too busy reading about the blues,

Media's favorite punchline

I walk a road less travelled,

A pillar of peace, or at least that’s what I am supposed to be

Between chaos and justice

So I’ll wear the target on my back to protect the innocent

It’s my job after all,

I’ll leave my family to be there in your time of need

Because I’d want someone to leave the ninety-nine to find me

And yes, many hate us for what we do,

But we the few knew they hated Him too

So I’ll be at the ready,

I’ll die by my oath…

To both God and country.