Author: Sam

Story: Honor's Repertoire: 4 of 4

Series: Islinne Weyr

Note: Honoring all of Anne McCaffrey's heroes. Based on Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes? by George Jones. (This was written around the time of MasterHarper of Pern, so later 'heroes' aren't listed.)

Special Disclaimer: All names mentioned herein are characters created and copyrighted by Anne McCaffrey 1967. I hereby disclaim any creation of these characters or their histories.

You know this old world is full of people, but just a few are chosen
To be recalled with mournful tears.

Imagine life without them: all your world's protectors,
Like Sean Connell, Founder of the Weyrs.

No, there'll never be another Emily or Lessa,
Menolly or Sorka or Torene,

A Master Smith Fandarel... Or Admiral Benden.
Shards, I wonder was Ruth just a dream?

Who's gonna fill their shoes? Who's gonna stop that Fall?
Who's gonna be a Readis or a Jaxom for us all?
Who's gonna give their heart and soul like F'lar did way back when?
Yes, I wonder...who's gonna be like them?

Oh, we'll never find another WeyrWoman Moreta.
Much too soon she left this world in tears.

F'nor rode Canth to glory...still Robinton's remembered,
And Capiam cured everybody's fears.

You know the heart of every person still mourns for Sallah Telgar.
We're all told Kitti Ping made Dragons fly.

There was Ramoth and Faranth, Caranath and Mnementh:
And Lord Alessan's strength has made men cry.

Who's gonna fill their shoes? Who's gonna stop that fall?
Who's gonna be a Readis or a Jaxom for us all?
Who's gonna give their heart and soul like F'lar did way back when?
Yes, I wonder...who's gonna be like them?

Yes, I wonder...who's gonna be like them?