Should You Go First

Albert Kennedy "Rosey" Rowswell (Feb 01,1884– Feb 06, 1955))| American

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 memory of your helpng hand
Will buoy me on with hope.

Should you go first and I remain
To finish with the scroll,
No lenth'ning shadows shall creep in
To make this life seem droll.
We've known so much of happiness,
And memory is one gift of G-d
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.