Papa

Leelie Neyamenee

 

Papa who loved to be with us

And always asked, "What are you thinking?"

Who was quick and strong

Whose skin is brown and lips red

Who loved to hear others' secrets

Knew he was going to die

Who told me he would come to America to live with us

Whose eyes were a cat's

Who loved to play soccer

Rests now

Died on a Saturday

Who would want to see me now

and know what I'll be when I grow up--

Joseph Borker Neyamene, who?