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The Pioneers of Colorado
By PK | November 18, 2008
The Pioneers of Colorado
by Susie Kerin
What visions led the pioneers,
With hearts of courage strong,
To leave their home and kindred
And migrate with the throng,
Who went in quest of fortune
On the plains still fast asleep,
And the mountains mute and silent,
Guarding well their treasure’s deep?
They came, they saw, they conquered
Through the vista of the years
Let us look with emulation,
On the sturdy pioneers
Coming to this land to conquer,
By their labors to attest
How faith, fortitude and courage,
Transformed the middle west.
They are going down the valley,
They are going one by one;
Soon they’ll pass beyond the portals
And will hear the words “well done.”
But they leave a lovely heritage–
Their works well done to crown
All who follow in their footsteps,
Till life’s sun goes down.
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November 18th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Lovely flowing verse that captures the history and mood to a tee.