No one understands the work we do,
To keep those dangerous felons,
Away from you.
Our work is always misunderstood,
And though we try to do good.
We work long hours,
And work long days,
And often go with out praise.
But there are days when we think,
We will go out of our minds.
But we still remain kind,
To those who would like to hurt us,
But we always remain courteous.
By C. Akinwunmi
Correctional Officer
New York State Department of Corrections
