Remembrance

Oh Uncle…
How could I forget you?
I feel ashamed of not seeing you throughout the years.
Life got in the way as we grew older
But to not pick up the phone to say hello was but a crime
A crime I am guilty of because of young innocence
Time flew by, but you were always in my thoughts
I remember when you taught your son to play the guitar
And to sing the Jewish ritual songs, while preparing for his new religious journey
Oh so soothing to my soul.
And you let Auntie let him become a Catholic
He was then a member of two faiths…those of each of his parents.
I remember his life was short lived from a car crash,
Oh how I cried because we had good times together
Now Uncle you too are gone, and I weep because of your departure
But I smile as I remember your hardy laugh, those funny jokes you told
I loved your company because you were you, pretending to be no one else
I will miss you, but before you leave this earth, remember that I always loved you.

HCD©9/22/05