LAUREL HILL – This article is presented in honor of the linemen who braved staggering conditions while laboring long and hard to restore electrical power in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.
The Lineman
The lineman is a rare breed of man with a lionhearted soul.
A genuine lofty testimonial of aspiration for mankind, his impassioned devotion to get the power on is illimitable.
A traveler of many roads, barriers left behind by a storm’s demise will not daunt his presence.
No storm is going to undermine his efforts.
No storm’s fury will hold him back.
He pauses none to face head-on its aftermath.
The lineman will walk through the depths of water, the forces of snow and ice, the wild breaths of wind, and the valleys of dessert heat to get the lights on for those stranded in the dark.
He is a no-nonsense kind of man; nothing will hinder his numinous perseverance to complete his mission
The lineman is a dedicated storm-soldier with flawless aim.
Shooting trouble on the line is his gain.
When the line begins to rumble, snap goes the pole, crackle goes the wire, and pop goes the transformer, with his armor and tools of trade, the lineman readies to conquer his quest.
With swiftly stabbing steps, the lineman valiantly commences his climb.
As he ascends closer to the heavens, a deadly force awaits for his presence.
There on the line is a grand force of fiery anger and immense power, so ruthless nothing dare stands in its way, except maybe he who is a lineman.
Fighting with all its might the force discharges fire-hot sparks all about.
Wearing his shield and armor of faith for protection, the lineman marches on.
With keen reconnaissance and poetic courage, the lineman wrangles the blazing outrage to a halt.
Tools in hand, he victoriously bestows peace on the line.
At the end of the day, the lineman’s numinous persistence once again lights up the dark.
A power-lineman is not an ordinary job. It is ranked in the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the world. These brave linemen and linewomen risk their lives, not just during storm time, but every day when they go on the line. They love what they do, and very rarely seek recognition; all they desire is to get YOUR power back on.
The Fallen Lineman Foundation and The Fallen Lineman Organization aid in supporting and helping line-families in need due to an unforeseen accident or death.
Please show your support by clicking on the links below: http://www.fallenlinemenfoundation.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFallenLinemanOrganization/
Many are unaware that linemen are not considered first-responders. Please click the link below to help make a change in this misperception: https://www.change.org/p/donald-trump-give-linemen-and-women-first-responder-status
Please click on the link to a YouTube video entitled….The Lineman, by Band of Steele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyjLkKsDo2Y&feature=share
Editor’s note: This article was contributed by Scarlett K. Gibbs, our newest addition to the Richmond Observer family of talented writers and the wife of a dedicated lineman.
