Public servant <br /> <br />I have no choice it must be done <br />before my only chance is gone. <br />I have him clearly in my sights <br />and I am well within my rights. <br /> <br />He is armed, prepared to kill. <br />I have no doubt at all he will. <br /> He is a threat to everyone. <br />I have no choice it must be done. <br /> <br />Although I would rather not <br /> I must squeeze off the fatal shot. <br />I chose to shoot him through the head <br /> make certain sure that he is dead. <br /> <br />Before he can shoot anyone <br />The choice is mine and mine alone. <br />I kill the man reluctantly <br /> but that is how it has to be <br /> <br /> <br />I swore to serve and to protect. <br />The public and they all expect. <br />Me to carry out my duty <br />As best I can efficiently. <br /> <br />The man is dead the threat is gone <br /> And normal life can carry on. <br />Nobody spares a thought for me <br />They do not care apparently. <br /> <br />05/04/2009 <br />http; // blog.myspace.com/poeticpiers<br /><br />ivor or ivor.e hogg<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/public-servant/
