Should You Go First. (by Albert K. Rowswell)

                                            *********NOT ONE OF MINE*********

Should You Go First

by Albert K. Rowswell

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 watch 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 of God

That death cannot destroy.

Should you go first and I remain,

One thing I'd have you 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 someday, down that lonely road,

You'll hear me call your name.