My Hero

He feared not his death, because he came to know well, Him who gave us all life’s breath. He worked at his goal, taking life’s problems in stride, Humility was in him. I remember him smiling, laughing and patient, as generous as could be, adoring his wife, happy for her attention, Respectful of his children. I was glad to be, a part of that family, even though for a short time. I was too young then to understand what Love is. He showed me, I’m glad to say. A real team player, encouraging and docile, Bedtime found him on his knees. Joe knew his business, and set reachable short goals, His long range goal was heaven. 5/30/11 This tribute to my good friend Joe T. is my first of this Sedoka poem form which is Japanese in origin. Six line stanzas 577577. Each stanza is called a Katauta. I found it easy to communicate the desired message with this form.