On duty Ghost

On Duty Ghost

The ghost roams the stairs of The Strand,

swinging his ethereal flashlight in hand,

making his nightly rounds,

enjoying the sounds

of the band.

He walks the halls,

making sure all is well within its walls.

Stucco and stone,

he walks alone

to preserve the tone

from time that has gone by,

preserving its sigh

and the spirit of The Strand.