Iso and Joe
Both persons I know
who sought me
and wooed me
before I was born,
gave guidance and lessons
these Soulabay tutors –
Teacher by profession one
Order and Safety
through instruction the other
imparting truth, sharing wisdom
for everyday living
constantly preparing
future earth for heaven.
Isaline’s harmonic scales
with descant details
melodious morning symphonies
ancient Latin melodies
midday Angelus rituals
clean Ave Maria recitals
habitual Kyries plus Sunday Gloria
sweet to the ear
even in hereafter.
Joseph’s call to order
calmed chaotic ignorance
in many a dark corner
of uninformed disorder
commanded respect shown
prompted openness to Other
embraced mystery of unknown
always learning
and teaching
from prayer to plumbing
showing maturity of growing mind
querying and pondering
now stimulating
saintly wondering.
We were made better
having Joe and Iso
who nurtured faith
taught appreciation
forbade their children to human waste
inspired appetite for higher taste
toward true human
ideal reaching
learning and teaching
awe and wonder
in nature
and nurture
on earth for heaven.
Jadiem, Zoetermeer 24th October, 2020