A wife’s prayer

Dear Lord; It’s me again
Asking your protection for my family
Deep down I know you’re with us always
So this prayer is mostly for me

Lord, I just watched my husband
As he slipped his uniform on with pride
His smile as he pinned his badge,
Came from deep within his heart

He strapped on his holster
In it he placed his gun
I noticed for that small moment
His smile faded a little

We watched the news together today
Someone killed a policeman
He was shot in cold blood
Answering his call to duty

We sat in silence as he touched my hand
We both felt the pain of loneliness
I try so hard to place him in your guard
What would I do if he were gone?

I watched him as he hugged his son
It was a lot longer tonight
He kissed his little girl
He held her so very tight

His eyes were moist as he turned to me
I hugged him with my heart, mind and soul
An especially passionate kiss before he left
Both of us knowing it could be our last

He has dedicated his life to justice
A battle each day for our safety and our law
He responds to each summons bravely
Not knowing if it will be his last call

So Lord I ask you to keep him safe and sound
Give him wisdom and mercy to solve each problem
And when he is done with his tour of duty
Send him home to his grateful and proud family

And Lord, before I go
Bless that policeman’s family
Their pain will never fully heal
It’s an agony I pray I never feel

A Policeman’s Wife

Jerry Robards