not only a guard

[keithalanhamilton]

doing the job
serving others
in spite of
how looked upon
just being there
day after day
the professional
vigilantly watching
checking, helping
giving a felt safety
willing to hold fast
become the focus
protect at a cost
at times with life
typifying in deed
honor, courage
a sense of duty
self-sacrifice
earned respect
quite simply
not only a guard
the dedicated
unpretentious
Security Officer

~Dedicated to all like Stephen T. Johns

[keithalanhamilton]

Real Heroes

they come from among us
yet they are very unique
selflessly they help others
even in the face of death

their lives are a testament
of what humankind can be
giving their life to save life
not killing self to kill others

these are the real heroes
let us never be confused
remembering all their deeds
not forgetting who they are