Should you go first and I remain

Should you go first and I remain

To walk the road alone,

I'll live in memories' garden

With happy days we've known.

 

In Spring I'll wait for roses red,

When faded, the lilacs blue;

In earl' Fall when brown leaves fall,

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 bark, I'll see your smile,

Though blindly I may grope,

The memory of your helping paws

Will buoy me on with hope.

 

Should you go first and I remain

One thing I'll have to do,

Walk slowly down that 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 Roswell or A. K. Romswell)