The Irish Gift House

So, you're a cop. What do you make?

Oh you're a cop? That's cool. I wanted to do that when I was a kid. What do you make?
WHAT DO I MAKE??
I make it possible to keep back the chaos every day.
I make 5 minutes seem like a lifetime when I am fighting a suspect

and waiting for back up.
I make going to work for your family's safety a duty I will die for.
I make myself work holidays and nights, during hurricanes, riots, terrorist attacks

and other disasters...... a standard day for me while you complain about your 9-5 in

an air conditioned office.
I may not get to eat, have a break or use the restroom just part of my job.
I make running towards, not away from, the gunfire and bad guys,

so that you remain safe, an automatic reaction.
I make getting shot at, stabbed, spit on, punched and kicked at work

an expected part of my day.
I make working for people, who most often dislike me, swear at me,

and complain about everything I do or do not do.
I make working 12 hour shifts until 6 AM my day at the office, so you and your family can sleep safely, a way of life.
Today I might make the ultimate sacrifice to save your life.
I make a difference, WHAT DO YOU MAKE?

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