Sunset in Columbia River Gorge
Reprinted from "Crown Jewels of the Wire", December 2003, page 57

Steel, wood and sweat make the man tough as nails.
He climbs poles, ties wire, rides the rails; 
Fighting wind and snow, from his work he never fails. 
Not much could deter this man from his rugged duty, 
'Cept mother nature when she exhibits her beauty. 
                                         H. W Banks