Pioneer, Pioneer

Pioneer, Pioneer

Has love for the land here

And holds your freedom dear.

Yet called to new frontier.

 Left behind home and peer.

Pioneer, Pioneer

Sails waters crystal clear.

Against storms without fear,

To fight those that would jeer

At home and flag held dear.

Pioneer, Pioneer

From the hot sun nadir.

Straw hat and rakish cheer.

Tending plants with revere.

To us all, you endear.

Pioneer, Pioneer

Lovely saint in cashmere.

Maybe not mortal mere.

Sees us in our first year,

Wipe away every tear.

Pioneer, Pioneer

Despite ignorant jeers,

Your work throws away fear.

With words, paint, or veneer,

We’ll see at the premier

Pioneer, Pioneer

Test tubes and beakers clear.

Such a thankless career.

But knowledge is so dear.

Don white coats, stay cohere.

Pioneer, Pioneer

To heavens far from here.

A roar blasting your ear .

Locked in your skyward spear

To those celestial tears.

Pioneer, Pioneer

Why did you disappear?

Before, you were inhere.

Now do I see your bier?

Have you gone, Pioneers?

Pioneer, Pioneer

Is there too great a fear

Of leaving comfort here?

To from the known path veer

And bland sameness adhere?

Pioneer, Pioneer

It will not be this drear.

There is still passion clear,

And strong hearts without fear.

They will be Pioneers.