out of the jump

you've
worked on jobs
with men
who have
killed other men
and have no remorse
for what they've
done. they feel
badly only because
they got caught.
they have that
sharpened look in
their eyes,
one turn of the phrase
or stare
too long, could
bring the whole
house of cards
quickly down.
the job means nothing.
to them. they could
go back into
the jump without
a problem.
only getting
respect keeps them
sane, and even then
you never know.