Police - Collateral Damage Poem by Paul Warren

As I stood, “It’s just collateral damage” I heard in my dismay
To make an omelette you have break an egg he did empathically say
You know working for the police you’ve got to harden up
There’s no time for people who look for a communal cup
To survive to thrive in this place you need a strong sponsor
Working in times past means a relationship that’s for you bonzer
I may be slow but I have worked out in the last forty years
If you don’t follow their rules for you it will always end in tears.

© Paul Warren Poetry