Grandma

My Grandpa recited this poem to my Grandma

about 30 min before she died.

Should You Go First

By A.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 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 you 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 can not destroy.

Should you go first and I remain,

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

You'll hear me call your name.

For some reason this post is over to the side too far, and I
can't figure it out....