Ken Krogue

Of Those Before

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On my shoulder I’ve felt the hand of one gone before who took a stand.

I gaze in your eyes through record’s line, and search your truths to make them mine.

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What you have done, you’ve done for me; for continuing light that I may see.

I shan’t release the burden’s load, till mine are given a paven road.

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Oh, great the light of those before; undimmed brilliance, thus cometh more.

My son, may you look and always see my simple gift, and those before me.

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Our nation created on blood and grave; as nations before, yet couldn’t save

That flame of power that moved their heart.  Life and limb did this impart.

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See us not why we are here?  To preserve those things which we hold dear?

We must hold fast that which seed we came; or all they lost we’ll lose the same.

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Foundations firm and plans well drawn; we must never forget the coming dawn;

when none can build on that before, or change the lines of written lore.

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In this life if all you do, is save the light for one after you;

Then such I know the book shall read; “Harvest full from well-sown seed.”

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I’ve walked the path, I know the way.  Though oft I’ve fallen, I cannot stray.

Instead I’ll map the course I go, and those who follow will surely grow.

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Those I follow have shown me well; I owe the same, the story tell.

Oh, take my word for what I say, and start at my end, on coming day.

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Ken Krogue