Good

“What’s wrong with Jackson? Why’s he so upset?”

“He got a call from home. His aunt’s had a heart attack.”

“She’s the one who raised him? Isn’t that right?”

“Yeah, and she’s not gonna make it through the night.”

“Better call mental health, have them check on him.”

“Already did that and they’ve been in.
He says he’s fine, no threats of harm to himself or others,
But we’ll keep an eye out in case he bothers.”

“Keep up the good work. You’re a good CO.
It’s something that our society just doesn’t know—
While the world outside crumbles and falls,
Correctional officers are called to stand tall,
Fulfilling a mandate to keep inmates safe,
to give them a chance even in the face
of danger or illness. CO’s stand on the front line
that’s never seen, never credited, but always on.”

“As a wise kid once said, ‘You’re a good man, Charlie Brown.’”