Still the Road Carried Them On

<<> <v Children The word came down from distant store.</v From voices far

from dust and roar. A count was called, a path was

made. And quiet faith began to move.</v <<He tied his pack with steady

hands>> <|a |> <<Counted bread then counted breath>> <<Each step an

act of patient trust>> <<Still the road carried them on. Still the road

carried them on. Above the path a quiet light>> <<Not close enough to lead his

feet>> <<Just bright enough to set his course>> <<And keep his

heart from turning back>> <<No room prepared, no welcome sign. Just borrowed space,