Livermore boasts a light bulb
that would make Tom Bodette jealous
the Energizer Bunny couldnt
compete
with our incandescent icon
114 years
a million hours
this bulb possesses
other-worldly powers
first installed in 1901
youd think by now
its job would be done
but somehow
it shines on and on
a centennial-busting
phenomenon
a hand blown bulb
of 60 watts
it has lit up the confines
of multiple spots
moved four times
it has shared its glow
this luminous legend
has been on the go
fire stations have been bathed
in its light
enlightened longeivity
a supernatural sight
as dependable as the stations
it serves
it receives the recognition
it well deserves
you can visit this bulb
and survey its history
take in the aura
that has become its mystery
Livermore isnt that far
away
so take a day
follow the route
we promise not
to turn the light out
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