turndown man

the turndown man is hiding
behind his simple plan
hiding in the middle
of his high and mighty clan

the turndown man is living
within his fragile mold
grasping from the inside
with a tight and aching hold

the turndown man is waiting
beyond a drifting cloud
hoping for a message
ringing clear and loud

the turndown man is running
from Karma's heavy roll
waiting in a torment
when the bell of life would toll

the turndown man is sliding
on the slippery side of love
feeling like a jumper
looking for a shove

1981