Unless you’re willing to stand with me

By me

Beside me

Spare me empty prayers

God doesn’t want them

Need them

I’ll take a call, hug, visit

Even a peanut butter and jelly sandwich

Watch my six

So I don’t have to

Guard me like I did for others

Who protects the protectors?

I look to the mountains

I look to the lone cruiser on the corner

I look to her

Who will answer?