
I Pay You
I pay you to preserve innocence
not touch the core and pervert
I pay you to uphold law
not act above it
I pay you to be a beacon of light
honor what is right
not spread darkness
I pay you to be my guide
in moments of strive
I do not pay you to divide
I pay you to ignore the color of all skin
After all, I ignore yours
every time you cash your check
I should never need to fear you
My respect is all you should desire
Not because of uniform
Not because of color
Not because of class
Not even because I pay you
But because you are who
you are meant to be
An abiding citizen
respectful of differences
respectful of the oath you swore upon
respectful of the people you serve
All who pay you
Even when our evaluation of you
goes ignored and challenged
Stop your madness!
Pay attention to the evaluation
Be respectful of ALL
Who pay you to serve!