“Kindergarten Cop” read by Jason Kirk Bartley.
Kindergarten Cop
by Jason Kirk Bartley
There was a tiny blonde-haired boy,
to be a police officer was his dream.
He’d wear a police costume with a badge and handcuffs …
he was like a real police officer, or so it seemed.
He would try and patrol his neighborhood
and keep it safe and sound;
patrolling in his miniature patrol car
is where he could be found.
It looked like a real police car
with a red and blue flashing light;
he’d drive around,
it could be very bright.
He would often arrest his dad
and read him all his rights.
To the play jail Daddy would go,
cuffed in plastic handcuffs that were play —
His daddy always wore a smile,
it’d brighten up his day.
Little Johnny boy
looked to halt all trouble still —
he’d arrest anything
that was against his will.
He’d arrest the family dog for menacing, his brother for suspiciousness …
they’d be together in Johnny’s play jail cell.
His brother failed to see the humor,
it didn’t go over very well.
Like any boy police officer,
little Johnny was an honest little boy.
He was to bring peace to his neighborhood;
it was his jurisdiction to employ.
It seemed the greatest lawman in this small town was in the form of this little boy.
He vowed to be the best police officer he could,
and we could all count on little Johnny keeping justice
in our neighborhood.
About the Poet
Jason Kirk Bartley resides in Ohio. He is 50 years of age. He is married to his forever love and wife, Nila. He has a Master’s degree in ministry from Ohio Christian University in Circleville, Ohio. He has won many awards and been published in various places. God bless you all.
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