TORCH SONG SOLO The last man on Earth(?) sits alone in his camp On the way to the Olympics. How he has come to be Torch-bearer is kind of hazy, Along with why there seem to be no crowds along the way To cheer him on. He's not really sure where the Games are, And even if he knew for certain It wouldn't seem right to go straight there Without first finding people along the way That he can show the Torch to. A secret part of him also suspects That if he ever did arrive at the stadium He would find no pomp and pageantry, No cheering crowds, And nothing to do But collect all the medals by default And ever after Have nothing to do. So he will run the Torch forever, Taking whichever road looks most tempting, On the chance that somewhere The cheering crowds Are waiting. Composed 0215hr 7/25/84