FATHER: A Loss of Father Poem by Csaba Mera

1. FATHER

he was raised by a simple mother

who had little schooling

and who had to deal with

hate and derision

cast her way

he was raised by a loving mother

who relentlessly drove on

after her husband

unexpectedly died

leaving her behind

to fend for herself

and a toddler

early on

the young lad

did not understand

how fortunate he was

to have such a mother

who loved and cared so much

later he realized

that he survived and thrived

because of her strength

and devotion to his success

inspired and driven

by her selfless caring

he became a doctor

and a patriot for his nation

he married an angel

and saved his family

from soviet oppression

creating new lives for them

in western worlds

over his selfless caring life

he helped so many

he healed so many

he saved so many

his heart of gold

though shrouded

with sad memories

always glowed

with kindness and love

and when he was finally ready

to leave our pale blue dot

he knew that the very best

he had offered

would help his beloved

to succeed

just as his dear mother

helped him

saved him

indeed the altar boy

the refugee kid succeeded

because of the virtues and kindness

passed along to him by his dear

FATHER