The Hat That I Wear

By: Marc A. Turner Copyright © 2000

I work in a place that most would not dare

Many types of hats they ask me to wear

Like a Doctor, a Lawyer, a Referee for a few

A Mechanic, a Bouncer, a Psychologist too

From a baby not breathing, to a bat in the house

To counseling those who fight with their spouse

I’m called on to help with a car that won’t run

And to find the bad guy, a man with a gun

All types of diplomas, all kinds of degrees

Are needed by others who do jobs like these

There are no fancy papers in frames on my wall

But I’m always there when you need me and call

Ready to answer any call that might come

All types of hats though I wear just but one

For the hat that I wear is not fancy or bold

It is simple, dark blue, with a shield of gold...

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04/29/02