Police Poetry

Police1's poetry column highlights some of the inspirational, moving and funny poems authored by our readers. Email your original writing submission for consideration to editor@police1.com.

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Poem: One Half of My LEO's Heart
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An LEO's fiance pens a message to the public about the officer she cherishes whose heart also belongs to the citizens he serves
Poem: Merry Christmas, Dear Deputy
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'Our deputies work with pride and with skill, so that we, safe at home, can enjoy some goodwill'
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Poem: A Christmas greeting from a Santa named Steve
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Blessed are the peacekeepers who ensure Christmas Peace from inside their squad cars
Poem: These Boots
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For many police officers, it is a daily struggle not to bring the things they deal with at work into their home life
Poem: Knights in Blue
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Poem addresses the moment when people understand the root dangers inherent in nature and their perception of police changes in an instant
Poem: You've Got the Good Cops!
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After a trying few weeks for law enforcement, a veteran Indianapolis cop wrote this poem to remind everyone about the good cops who serve our communities every day
Poem: If you could see what I see
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A police chief offers a glimpse into the tragedies officers see every day that strengthen their resolve to serve their communities
A Christmas Story: Tedd-ee from the Trunk
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A simple gesture from a Santa in blue changes a young boy’s life forever
Poem: You say you are no hero
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This moving poem details how every police officer is someone’s hero
Poem: The Shield and the Call
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A mother shows her love and encouragement for her police officer son in this moving poem
Poem: Blue Line of Loss
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An officer pays tribute to a brother in blue who was killed in the line of duty
Poem: A Policeman's Heart
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For this cop, his dream to become a police officer started at a young age
Poem: Awards Banquet
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A veteran cop describes the split-second decisions that go through a cop’s mind when faced with a man with a gun
Poem: One Officer Down
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Oregon police officer’s poem shares the pain of losing a fellow officer in the line of duty
Poem: The Meaning Behind the Badge
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Take a walk in the shoes of a Georgia sheriff’s deputy and dispatcher as she describes what it means to “wear the badge”
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