To Liz

Dearest, if you love me well,
Bury me in Oradell,
Next to that old maple tree
With my long-dead mom I'll be,
Then, on many a Friday night
When the moon is shining bright,
She'll make my most favorite dish,
Flanken and gefilte fish,
There forever - yes eternal,
Topflight care I'll have, maternal,
Dearest, if you love me well,
Bury me in Oradell...

Alfred Charasz
Copyright 2009 Alfred Charasz