I walked along your beat today
It was concrete, steel and dismal grey.
A place where evil, anger and hatred live
within the walls each day.
My walk was just a visit, a glimpse of what you see,
It takes a certain kind of being, to do the jobs you do,
Courage is a must,
Not knowing one minute to the next,
If the stories that you have heard, will one day be told of you.
Its helps to see you have BROTHERS you can trust.
Its a different world these men live in due choices they've made
Some will do their time and learn from their mistakes,
Others will return again to the slamming of the gates.
I understand a lot more now, then I did before today
For you walk among a beat of concrete, steel and hate!!
Wear your badge with honor, Take pride in all you do
Know that many of us our safe at home, and we
OWE IT ALL TO YOU...
By Wife of RIDOC Correctional Officer
