Memories of My Grandfather, Julius Mendelson

I Still Remember

I was too young when you died.
I still remember.
I was just learning from you.
I still remember.

You were my mentor.
I still remember.
You taught me about a good life.
I still remember.

Simple things that now show up
I still remember.
Being kind to people
I still remember.
Sharing what you have with others
I still remember.

Simple pleasures we enjoyed together
I still remember.
Your love of horses
I still remember.
How you would feed
The mounted police horses sugar cubes
I still remember.
Taking care of your horse and wagon
I still remember.

I stayed behind at the cemetery
After everyone had left, to say
"Goodbye. I love you, Grandpa."
I still remember.

-Larry Kal

A member of "Tea and Tales Writing Group," Larry Kal is writing poetry for the first time. His work will be published in an anthology to be released in 2010!
This class is part of the Programs for Older Adults, LAUSD, and is taught by instructor Fiera Mooney.