Police Poem

Service of Trust Poem By Sue Ellson Police Motorcycle on display at Royal Melbourne Show 2010

Police Poem – Service of Trust

By Sue Ellson

 

As we lie in our bed tonight
Cosy and warm and out of sight
We will pause to remember our blessed opportunity
To be protected and safe in our community

 

Served by police
Through education and enforcement
Served by police
Who endure so much stress and torment

 

We admire their bravery
Their courage and valour
We respect their authority
Without fear or favour

 

They are there in a crisis
At the front line of chaos
They are there in the stillness
When tears are shed in silence

 

So much is unseen
So much is unspoken
So much we mourn
When they are broken

 

Carry on they will
Carry on they must
But let us never forget
Their service of trust

 

My sincerest condolences to everyone affected by yesterday’s tragedy, no matter how small – it was a loud wake up call to remind us of the service and sacrifice that occurs every minute of every day by so many people who protect our safety and our freedom. 💙💙💙💙

We salute you Victoria Police.

Photo is of a police motorcycle at the Royal Melbourne Show in 2010

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