Should You Go First

Should you go first and I remain 


To walk the road alone, 


I'll live in memory's garden, dear, 


With happy days we've known. 


In Spring I'll wait for roses red, 


When fades the lilac blue, 


In early Fall, when brown leaves call

 
I'll catch a glimpse of you. 



Should you go first and I remain 


For battles to be fought, 


Each thing you've touched along the way 


Will be a hallowed spot.


I'll hear your voice, I'll see your smile, 


though blindly I may grope, 


The memory of your helping hand 


Will buoy me on with hope. 



Should you go first and I remain 


To finish with the scroll, 


No length'ning shadows shall creep in 


To make this life seem droll. 


We've known so much of happiness, 


We've had our cup of joy, 


And memory is one gift 


That death cannot destroy. 



Should you go first and I remain, 


One thing I'd have to do; 


Walk slowly down that long, lone path, 


For soon I'll follow you.

I'll want to know each step you take 


That I may walk the same, 


For some day down that lonely road 


You'll hear me call your name. 
--A.K. Roswell

TTFN

Lorna