Follow You Home
Eternal Journey: A Tribute to Heroic Souls
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In the year of sixty two the land received a soul
In 1962, the land gained a spirit or essence.
A baby cried, a mother smiles,
A newborn cried, bringing joy to the mother, and a hero with a golden heart was born.
A hero made of gold
The hero's heart is described as a burning flame.
A heart like a burning flame
Comparing the heartbeat to an old steam train, possibly symbolizing strength and endurance.
Beats like an old steam train
The hero is bound to another person by a chain.
Bound to an other by chain
Reference to a silver lining, suggesting a positive aspect in challenging situations.
Silver lining
Empty line, possibly for emphasis or a pause in the narrative.
As the boy because a man
The boy matures into a man, but the inner child remains.
The child inside remained
Despite growing up, the person maintains a childlike enthusiasm for life.
High on life with wide eyes open
Living life with optimism and a wide-eyed perspective.
A smile that could dry up the rain
A cheerful smile that has the power to dispel sadness.
A name that would now ring true
The person's name now reflects their true identity.
Like a sun on a sky of blue
A positive comparison of the person's impact to the sun in a clear sky.
The khaki legend grew
A legend is born, associated with khaki, implying a military hero.
Ten feet tall
A metaphorical height of ten feet, representing greatness or stature.
With heart in heard
A play on words, possibly intended as "With heart in herd," suggesting a connection to others.
You bridge horizons
The person bridges horizons, symbolizing expanding perspectives.
You paint the wild
The person is a creative force, painting the wild.
Mother nature rises
Mother Nature rises, possibly indicating environmental awareness or activism.
You walk alone
The person walks alone but is promised to be followed home.
But I will follow you home
Empty line, possibly for emphasis or a pause in the narrative.
If the earth could mold
If the earth could shape a perfect man under the sky.
A man underneath the perfect sky
Imagining a man created by the earth, perhaps symbolizing an ideal human being.
Like a diamond from the ground
Comparing the man to a diamond, a precious and valuable symbol.
An image of you would rise
An image of the person would emerge.
Bearing a will of steel
The person possesses a strong will, likened to steel.
Roll like an iron wheel
A simile describing the person's resilience and strength.
Teaching the world to feel
The person teaches the world to feel, emphasizing emotional connection.
Heart and soul
The person is described as having both heart and soul.
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