The Peacemakers

Ode to old cops

Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash

We did not know it was the best time of our lives. We were young, just beginning and we could do anything. We were in awe of our power. We believed ourselves invincible. We believed we could protect the weak.

We were walking super beings. Our muscles were strong and ready for whatever we asked of them. Our legs could carry us faster than any lawbreaker could run. We had the wind of…