Sometimes I know. I'm short with you,
But there's one of me and more of you.
I work so hard to help you all,
I try to explain each and every call.
I have so many things to do at one time.
And so much depends on decisions of mine.
I have to be fast and very alert,
In a split second time, you could get hurt.
I might sound disturbed or I may sound mean,
It's just my heart racing
When you get on the scene.
I try to get the facts, I try to be clear,
You think I don't care, but it's just the fear.
For I can't see and I don't know,
I'm in here and all alone.
Your life I feel is in my hands,
A job to me, not many could stand.
I start each shift with a prayer I say,
That all goes well throughout the day.
A citizen's sorrow I deal with the pain,
Smile all the while, for you to get the fame.
It would be nice and make my day too,
If just once in a while, you said thank you.
From your dispatcher
Mary River
