Should you go first and I remain to walk the road alone,
I’ll live in memories garden dear, with happy days we’ve known.
In spring I’ll wait for roses red, when faded, the lilacs blue.
In early fall when brown leaves fall, I’ll catch a glimpse of you.
Should you go first and I remain, for battle 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 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’ll have you do:
Walk slowly down that long long path, for soon I’ll follow you.
I want to know each step you take, so I may take the same.
For someday down that lonely road you’ll hear me call your name.
~Albert Kennedy “Rosey” Roswell

Melanie Hack
Author of Who Killed My Sister, My friend
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