It is not easy to live the blue light life, but we do it every day
This is our life
We know the risks
And everyday we pray

Although the lights in our life may vary
Some are amber and some are red
We made our vow to this life
The colors may alter, but not the tears that we shed

Our loved ones will turn your heads around
Their uniforms and trucks without a spot
We are so proud of this life we live
Our hearts are forever caught

Then we hear the wail
Of a siren far or near
Our hearts do stop for just that second
That sound is someone’s greatest fear

So we move along in our days
As our spouses save your life
They have helped your child
Maybe comforted your wife

As you read your ticket
Because you failed to slow down
Or our loved one changes your tire
Or puts out the fires in your town

We must ask one favor
For that moment remember us
We wait for them each morning
Our children wait each dusk

For the meals we missed
Or the games they could not play
For the one lost song or dance
This is the price our families pay

So whether your choice is to move over
When they are stopped along the side
Or just to say thank you
Or to remember those who have died

Think of us once in a while
Maybe the next time you get the knock on your door
You would expect a delivery
We are dropping our knees to the floor

Do we dare to look out the window
Is it just our neighbor stopping by
Or is it our blue light life
Coming to say good-bye

Red, amber or blue
Our colors never end
This is the life we love
This is our plea to send

Whether you pray for them
Or whether you are praying for us
Whatever it takes to keep them safe
Pray for our children waiting each dusk

- Written by Lara Feinberg