20 September 2012
I've felt fear in many of its guises The fear of the unknown and nasty surprises
Fear for my life against violent men Who keep on killing, again and again
Fear for my family who put up with the hate They suffer the sneers for reasons they didn't create
Fear of the dead walking through cemeteries at night Catching thieves, not knowing if they will take flight or fight
Kicking doors in to get drugs off our street Fear of the dogs trained to attack uniforms, I know I will meet
Fear for my health and that of my Kin When a junkie's dirty needle pricks my skin
Fear that my evidence will destroyed by a high paid lawyer in court That another criminal will be freed in the name of good sport
Fear that I will hurt someone protecting myself and others When the shit hits the fan knowing no one really bothers
Fear for the future I had planned for my family The one Theresa May has taken from me
When most run, I face these fears time after time Because I'm proud to be part of a thinning blue line
Fear • Opuss № I