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THE LINEMAN

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Author - Steven Crawford

Submitted By - Steven Crawford

The Lineman

 
he walks through the door at the end of his day
just kisses his wife he has not much to say
 
his brain is still tired from working lines hot
its a lineman thing this tired brain he's got
 
from watching each move he's made all day long
to watching his buddy so nothig went wrong
 
high in the air they work hot primary
i've heard people say that job's just too scary
 
with his hands still wrinkled from wearing the gloves
he touches the face of the woman he loves.
 
his boots feel so heavy as he unties the laces
they're old, worn and dirty they've been many places
 
with his head in his hands he takes in a sigh
and thanks the good lord today he didn't die
 
with a thin rubber glove protecting his life
the lord brought him home to be with his wife
 
some say hes crazy to work like he does
he can't see the juice he can just hear it buzz
 
but he made it home safely and tonight he'll pray
that tomorrow God walks with him through one more day.
 
 
 
Steven Crawford
Leadlineman
Mississippi Power Co.
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