KATZENBAUM
Katzenbaum
Mr. Katzenbaum
That was his name
Owner/mananger of a Snowbird
Trailer park
In deep South Tex
Where my father managed
A crew of jardineros
Who tended to the landscaping
and the upkeep of the park
Home on Christmas break
From a Master's plan
In a Midwest school
Dad called for me
to his work
And I went
He met me there
In muddy rubber boots
Mud-splattered pants
And shovel in his hand
To met his boss
This Katzenbaum
This Mr. Katzenbaum
To you
"Dile que te vas a recibir
Con una maestria," he said.
And I could tell,
That he was proud as punch
"So you're his son?," he asked
This Katzenbaum
"Yes, sir," I had replied in turn
"And getting a Master's degree
In Madison?," he asked.
"That's right," I said.
"Are you a Badger, too?"
"South of Milwaukee,' he had replied.
"Pleasure to meet you," I answered then,
And shook his hand.
Then, in a lower voice and to the side he asked:
"And you still claim him?",
Nodding slightly toward my dad.
"Of course I do," I said. "Why shouldn't I?
He's is my dad."
"Oh," said Katzenbaum,
This Katzenbaum
And turned, and walked away.
6 comments:
No one gives a shit about you, Montoya. Mexicans don't count.
A racist town then
Now not as much as before
Let's make it better.
I cannot believe that Anonymous 5:17 (no, not a bible verse) said that about a good man who has lived his life, starting in the picking fields to the fraternal/maternal order of an equal stand for all in journalism. Montoya has fought for equality and clarity in the political process. Anonymous 5:17, you are a moron. I am sure that Montoya would welcome your comments, but, please, clarify what, and using Roget's Thesaurus do you really want to say about Juan Montoya.
Why does GBIC want to build more empty industrial parks ? They already have their empty Titan Tire fiasco, with no prospects. Lets channel that money into the tourism industry, which has far greater economic impact, and far more likely to succeed. Let’s face it. We’ve tried and failed at industrial development. No one wants to build a factory in B’ville, other than at the port.
Being a grownup means letting go of antique slights and minor wounds. The past can be our teacher or our master.
Being a racist gringo means being a proud american pendejos!!!
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