by Keith Smith, age 13, Florida
Most people set their alarm at night,
And wake up each bright and sunny dawn.
However, my alarm goes off in the twilight –
For that is when I’m gone.
My job involves the nighttime,
Which I use to prove my stealth.
After all, what else helps to fight crime?
The nighttime will save my good health.
I work to help the society,
Those that live in the same town as me –
And free the people from all their anxiety,
To help everyone that’s life is in need.
My job ends when the rooster crows,
And signals the beginning of morning –
For with the sun my sneakiness goes,
Now the criminal will get a forewarning.
As a cop, I work for my nation,
Loyal and committed I stand –
To fight crime in every location,
Justice is all I demand.
