about family, history, tough times, and words unspeakable but definitely known... inspired by WW2 veteran grandfather, sad brother, estranged dad and uncle, and observations.


Star of David

Here we gather at the table
Altogether, as if one,
We are family.

The poet watches and sees the
Family. One by one by one...
Such minute details.

Hear the scraping of the plate and fork
Laughing, so similar, tongue and cheek
Memories ensue.

Grandfather speaks silently of old times --
Did you notice that star outside?
I did.

You cried for them, Grandfather,
Not your people, or your yellow star
But you cried.

His sons remember his
Face of stone, dead like all those people
A living corpse.

One son, not dead, but busy...
It's good to see you tonight, I missed you
Uncle.

You two were almost twins once
Brother and brother, now you are
Father and Uncle.

Father act giddy for us please!
Remember when you and Uncle...
Tell us.

Little brother say it. You want to, just say:
"Father love me. You do, but..."
He has his Daddy's feet.

Grandmother, speak some more German.
Please, let me practice with you!
Ich liebe dich.

Good night! Good night family...
I want to be a poet one day
I wrote about you.



Poetry by Zachary P. B.
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Written on 2006-08-04 at 02:19

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Kathryn Walsh
I loved this. I could see this happening... and almost hear the chatter around the table....... it must be wonderful to have such sweet memories of family.
good work
2006-08-06


Malin Johansson
A very odd poem but very good!!!
I liked this one, you gave me picture here!!!
Regards from me and Sweden
2006-08-04


Teala
Excellent, I saw this through their eyes. I am very interested in history..
2006-08-04



I very much like it!!!..love this...kissess
2006-08-04


Kathy Lockhart
This is an amazing write. I love the insight you shared and sitting at the table with you with your family. You are the Poet! bookmarked! kathy
2006-08-04


Arti
Interesting details... Very keen observation there. Good job with the family!
2006-08-04