SHOULD YOU GO FIRST

Should you go first and I remain to walk this 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 fall,
I'll catch a glimpse of you.
Should you for first and I remain.
For the 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 with hope.
Should you go first and I remain
To finish out the scroll,
No lengthening shadow 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'd have you do:
Walk slowly down the path of death
For soon I'll follow you.
I'll want to know each step you take
That I may walk the same
For some day down that lonely road,
You'll hear me call your name.

(Taken from the Congressional Record, June 9, 1941)

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