The Lieutenant

I have commanded
a force 
of Officers
who
were
responsible
for
keeping
the wicked
safe 
from
one another
and from
allowing
them to
cause
affliction
on Society.

Everyday 
the gates 
of Hell
was open
to begin a
new shift

Emotions always
on the sleeve
were consciously
subdued
In order for practical 
reasoning to maintain order
and to keep all who
were present in the Abyss
safe.

With the beginning
of everyday
a stagnate
stale
sense of fear
presided
within this commander
yet at the same time
leadership,
determination,
and courage
allowed each 
shift to
end 
with 
the mission
accomplished.....