Eulogy For Caloyski Poem by RIC BASTASA

Caloyski
was a good man
he was always
silent
listening and
participating
about educating the
workers
that time there were
few
stores in the city
and C. served
snacks
and it was
delicious

Bennie is a happy
wife
for Caloyski was not
a problematic man
who gave him
many children who shall
work in
the store and then
later on
have lives of their
own

ah, everyone is like
a smoke
from a firewood burning
slow
passing
yes merely passing

no one stays here
forever
the same thing that
Caloyski explained to his
kids when he
was still alive
and sane

NOW he shall be
silent forever
and forever shall he
be a good man
for those who still
remember.