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SHE PASSED THIS WAY by ANNA M. ACKERMANN

First Line: SHE PASSED THIS WAY WITH TORCH IN HAND
Last Line: SHE PASSED THIS WAY?
She passed this way with torch in hand,
Her heritage from distant land,
With footstep firm, and face aglow
To guide the way, long years ago,
For those who now are in command.

Stone temples on gold pavement stand
Instead of tents on shifting sand
Because, with radiant light to show,
She passed this way.

Will they keep faith who guard her brand
And vigil through dark night demand?
On scions of her race bestow
The light undimmed by winds that blow
So men through aeons understand
She passed this way?



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