By Andrew R. Duckworth
It was a long journey,
One through fire and flood,
knee deep in mud
While moments burned me.
But the morning brought grace
When I walked in the room
And prepared to soon
Greet every face,
My solace in inner storm,
Getting to impart
Some shred of wisdom on hearts
In a place made warm
By the dedication brought
Day in and day out,
And through fear and doubt,
They brought and they fought.
Farewell, smiling faces
Until we meet again,
When you tell me where you’ve been
Once off to better places.
Poetry of Andrew Ryan Duckworth 