a property owner like Alan McNeil break into a big smile as he tells you that you’ve exceeded his expectations and given him reason to hope.”
Route 66
Historical Restorations
Marianne McNeil Logan
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 Midwest,
as reconstructed relics rise
to prove we passed the test.
Published in Route 66 PULSE
Alan, Pat and Marianne