My Grandfather Said Grace

Kamal (Perfection), 3 Sultan (Sovereignty), 164 B.E. - Sunday, January 20, 2008 about 7:10 PM PST

My Grandfather said grace
on Sunday, when all the grandchildren
were gathered around the dinning room table.

My Grandfather said grace
at the noonday meal when everyone
was present.

My Grandfather said grace,
he didn't recite scripture verse
memorized in his youth.

My Grandfather said grace
the prayer he said at our Sunday lunch
came directly from his heart.

My Grandfather said grace
and asked that we all be blessed
at some time during the coming week.

My Grandfather said grace
on Sundays when the good dishes
were used for the family meal.

My Grandfather said grace
and then we would eat the food
that my Grandmother prepared.