In Memoriam

in memoriam:
Professor S.A.
You are now free. 




We ventured, traveled together--
Without leaving the four walls.
We visited the age of battles and trumpet calls
We shared their tears and their laughter.


You took us to Zeus' place: Greece,
To the land of philosophers and the Fleece.
You told us of Hector, Paris, and Helen
You told us of the way of life then.


We visited mighty Rome,
Where Caesar and his friends did roam--
Cassius, Seneca, Cicero, Antony
We saw Caesar fall, looking at his friend in agony.


All stories come to an end; I was sad when yours did.
I mourned when you snapped the book shut.
I thought of devouring books I have, reading more
About the exciting world of which you opened the door.


Now I have heard that the Boss has called you,
So, sadly, I admit I shall hear you never too.
I do know you'll tell the stories there again
Who were the who's of the world then.


I close this letter now, reluctantly,
And as I face the days ahead,
I'll remember contentedly,
A staff up there has been completed.