song of the lamppost man

We did not always need you—before the street lamps came to be
But once we saw the light at night, we decided that created a job must be
You did you work with precision—on the dot with help from your clock
You brought out the light on time to rise like suns with your ladder and pole
And returned again at close of night to let the authentic sun take its turn
You lent us security in the darkest part each night
You offered up a change for extra time to play or even fight
Yet as time passed, we found new ways to always have our night be day
And we do not need you anymore; you're written out in a thankless way
But when we perchance walk home at night, we feel your sacrifice
And cherish all the light




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