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The Pioneers

Compelled by growth in time 
Hoping to arrive in a matter of time
Away from the land they know
They left for a land they know
	
Thousands of miles away
The vast lands all lay
Clothed by the greens of nature
Inhabited by bands of creatures

Out of this must come
That which must be a home
Great was the task in hand 
Great was the fear in mind

Fear of failure placed aside
Off they went to conquer the land
Day by day they worked at site
Bites and stings nearly at hand

Digging and tilling the order of the day
Drains and paths in order to make
Block on block they began to lay
Structures for shelter in order to make

Now from far and near can be seen 
The glories and wonders of a scene
The land of thorns and thistle
Turned so great a castle

The citadel of wisdom and nobility
The palaces of princes in humility
What huge landmarks and sores
The fruit of the great pioneers

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/27/2019 11:07:00 AM

Hello Orochi C. Joshua, thes people had a hard life, They struggled to live their lives. They made something into something. Have a nice day my friend.

Orochi C. Joshua
Date: 9/8/2020 7:19:00 AM

I totally agree with you

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/26/2018 9:51:00 AM

I often think of the pioneers, and their families, saying good bye, knowing it may be the last time they see their optimistic young.

Orochi C. Joshua
Date: 10/28/2018 6:51:00 PM

I am also astonished at the works of pioneers in every field of study. How they starts from little or nothing and proceeded to have a great work done. I doff my hat in obeisance, to the superfluity of their mental powers.