Rest in Peace: Agnes Sabatini De Mauro
AMHS offers its sincerest condolences to AMHS member Romeo Sabatini on the recent passing of his sister, Agnes Sabatini De Mauro. Romeo shared a poem of hers which he says beautifully expresses his sister’s love for family and others. Although a resident of New York, Agnes was a long-time member of our Society.
Her beautiful poem follows:
I Am Thankful For
The mess to clean up after a party Because it means I have been surrounded by friends.
The taxes I pay Because it means I’m employed.
The clothes that fit a little too snug Because it means I have enough to eat.
My shadow who watches me work Because it means I am out in the sunshine.
A lawn that needs moving, windows that need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing Because it means I have a home.
The spot I find at the far end of the parking lot Because it means I am capable of walking.
All the complaining I hear about our government Because it means we have freedom of speech.
The piles of laundry and ironing Because it means my loved ones are nearby.
Weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day Because it means I have been productive.
My huge heating bill Because it means I am warm.
The alarm clock that goes off in the morning hours Because it means I’m alive. ❚