One Tear

One Policeman stood, looking on  after the crash
At a loss for actions, he was covered in ash
No smiles, no frowns, but the emotion was clear
For in the corner of his eye, lay one glistening tear
A man hardened by his many years on the force
Steadfast, solid, always sure of his course
Now suddenly this, what could he do
As he surveyed the scene, he had not one clue
Thousands dead, that was his fear
But no movement was visible, except for one tear
It ran down his face, and in the ash left a trail
No words, no movement, yet it still told the tale
That behind the blue and the badge, there still was a man
Who now stood witness to more than he could withstand
As the tear traveled on, it dripped off of his chin
And in the corner of his eye, one more tear did begin

Copyright (c) 2001 by: John D. Lewis