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Show Lines to Last Forever On the facade of the retaining wall between the points where the ramps reach the Meditation chapel level appear the following follow-ing hues, written by Mr. Bcason m raised bronze lettering: Caress this . spot, soft summer breeze. Salute, with gentle kiss, these grounds Where, such a little time ago, With carefree childish sounds, They walked on baby feet. And you, nostalgic autumn wind, f oretelling winter's chill With every leaf dropped on this place, With each twig that you bend; Your benediction bring. And if, as chilling winter gale, Your forces on this spot deploy; Remember them, and tempered be-Recall be-Recall each as the little boy He was, just yesterday. Seductive, tender springtime breeze, Vagrant, wraith-like, lovely, slim You will disturb them not again! ' They have found peace, and are, Now made as one, with Him. Whate'er the season, canyon breeze, Summer, autumn, winter, spring. The high adventure has been theirs ; With gentle breath, a requiem sing, To thes,e, our sons, Come home . . . At Rest. |