Marianne McNeil Logan, Secretary
This is my poem which was published in the Route 66 PULSE Newspaper's October edition, page 9.
Route 66 Historical Restorations
Route 66 is in the news—
endangered Mother Road—
antiquities must be preserved
with seeds of knowledge stored.
What memories hide inside walls
that shadows block from view,
as history of yesteryears
intrigues like mysteries do?
Historic sites have future now
along Route 66
to bring prized treasures back to life
when dreams, commitment, mix.
Route 66 recalls the strength
of sixty years ago,
the pride and power of strong and brave
who helped our country grow.
As once known gems deteriorate,
it takes determined team
to reconstruct historic sites--
and persevering dream.
The heritage of long gone days
must be preserved for youth
so they can find ancestors' steps
and know the pride in truth.
There’s magic in old memories
connecting to the past,
so youngsters learn of history
through sites rebuilt to last.
Route 66 holds promises
in strength of the Old West,
as reconstructed relics rise
to prove we passed the test.