Prison Work (2nd poem) Having a second nature of compulsively locking doors Constantly being aware of not being compromised Being ethical in my behavior Make decisions based on the rules and regulations Emphasizing cleanliness versus crook catching Keep it simple regarding expectations of the employees I supervise Be concerned about safety of inmates and prison staff Maintain a thick skin from profanity directed at me Deal with supervisors that are less qualified Valuing the importance of being able to say “no” This is the best answer to inmate requests Be courageous in a dangerous environment Being less concerned regarding my personal safety Work on not suffering from a guilty conscious when having used force Having both a sadistic and masochistic needs and recognizing their value Being tolerant of experiencing physical pain and injury