It tracks the miles with microscopic

Fixation upon the ruts and ridges

By which melody is transcribed

To lighten the hearts of dispirited workers,

And lift us sojourners of the earth to the heavens.

Lo hear the music, translated by a needle

Of diamond, beautiful yet strong;

Reliable.

Built to weather the hours of extended play

Needed to hear the entirety

Of my out-of-print classical record collection.