Cops Night Before Christmas

[cigarsarge]

'Twas the night before Christmas,
Yet he slept all alone.
In a one bedroom house
Made of plaster and stone.

I had come down the chimney
With presents to give.
And to see just what man
In this small house did live.

I looked all about,
What a strange sight to see.
No tinsel, no presents,
Not even a tree.

No stockings by the fire,
Just boots spit shined bright.
Then something else gleamed
Reflecting the moonlight.

There were medals and badges,
Awards of all kinds.
And a sobering thought
Soon came to my mind.

For this house was different,
Unlike any I'd topped.
This was the home of an officer
The home of a cop.

I'd heard stories about "them",
And I had to see more.
So I walked down the hall,
and pushed open the door.

And there he lay sleeping,
Silent and alone.
Curled up on his bed
In this one bedroom home.

He seemed so gentle,
His face weathered tan.
I soon understood
He was more than a man.

For I realized the families,
That I saw this night,
Owed their lives to these people
Who were willing to fight.

Soon round the nation,
The children would play,
And grownups would celebrate
On this bright Christmas day.

They all enjoyed safety
Each month and all year.
Because of officers like him
This man lying here.

I couldn't help but wonder,
How many were on patrol?
All alone on Christmas Eve
In the shivering cold.

I watched him for hours,
So silent and still.
And I noticed he shivered,
From the cold nights chill.

So I took off my jacket,
The one made of red.
I covered this Officer,
From his toes to his head.

Then I put on his jacket,
With the badge of silver and gold.
With the words "Peace Officer",
Enblazened so bold.

Though it barely fit me,
I soon swelled with pride.
And for one shining moment,
I was an officer inside.

I did not want ot leave him,
So quiet in the night.
This guardian of justice,
So willing to fight.

But half asleep he rolled over,
And in a voice clean and pure.
Said "Carry on Santa...It's Christmas,
All is secure".

One look at my watch,
I knew he was right.
Merry Christmas my friend
Code four and good night.


This one goes out for the people that put it all on the line so you can sleep well on Christmas...

[Moheganson]

Very nice cigarsarge. I've seen that before and it's nice to see it again. Thank you and Merry Christmas.