For Their Sake

Though souls have parted ways, I feel the strength you have left behind
I feel the wisdom and dedication, and for that, I honor you.
Forever, while not by name, you will be remembered.
As a whole, you are true heroes.
Individually, you are the inspiration.
I will strive to be like you.
Striving for the day where the call brings an end to the means.
I will impose upon everyone the hope and unity that allowed these heroes to brave danger with determination.
In the image of those, I swear to make you proud.
I swear to uphold the honor and break through the barrier of indifference.
Because in the sake of what you stood for, it's worth it.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Zi]

Chloe, I've known you for years, and I know that you are nothing if not honorable and dedicated, but I believe inspirational should be added to your list of attributes. This is a prime example of all three, purely amazing, purely you, traits. Wonderful piece, love.

[SpokenWord]

"I swear to uphold the honor and break through the barrier of indifference" This line sticks out the most to me. I like the tribute and the inspiration that the ones before you has given you. This one line though I really like specifically for the one word "indifference" as most people are indifferent toward the crimes committed against people. We turn our eyes away in the same way we avoid acknowledge the homeless that beg us everyday. It is the character of the individuals who wish to make a difference to everyone they protect that makes members of every PD special. Rare is the breed that chooses this path. Wish you blessings on your journey~

[Laughing-Bear]

My Dear Writing Friend Chloe,
A powerful write that shines a spotlight on your NYPD. Well written with feelings and emotion that makes one proud of the noble deeds that some in this organization do daily with little recognition.

Blessings, Laughing-Bear

[A.E. Surdam]

Beautiful and so lovely. And just a wonderful message behind the words.

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the desire and emotion in this poem. To follow another to a job with honor allow us to aim at good goals and dreams. I hope you can become a NYPD. It is job with great responsibility and standards. Thank you for a outstanding poem.
Coyote

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i can definatly see why u wish to join the NYPD. wish u all the best. as for the poem..great piece of writing i enjoyed it (:

[E.V. Black]

It's very...filled with promises. A certain touch of pride is in it, too. While I was reading of this, it reminded me strongly of 9/11 and how the people, both in the Twin Towers and the PD and firefighters. all banished their differences and worked together as one. I'm not saying that I think that you should live up to that, but I think you will be able to make your own touch of honor to the NYPD.
Beautifully simple and wonderfully done.

[FJ Davis]

Noble sentiments well-expressed.
While I believe there have been--and are--many good people to don the blue, the strong temptations and profound confusion that often eventually come with that uniform should not be be overlooked.
I wish for you, Chloe, a straight and well-lit path, that you never lose your way.

[Jess Holden]

:) this GMH :D I wanna join some kind of force one day :) beautiful