Dr. Mel R. Santos Gardena, California

Born January 6, 1913 in Taytay Rizal, Philipines, married Gloria R. Querido December 22, 1948, died September 30, 1995. Four children, Myrna, Emy. Malvin, and Bayani. Masters Degree in Public Administration, Dr. of Dental Medicine, Registered Nurse. Many commendations for his professional achievements and volunteer activities. Philosophy, "Let me do it now." I expect to pass thru this world but once, any good therefore that I can do, or and kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it for I shall never pass this way again.

We Are the Seniors I am not a good poet for seniors My peers, observations I have Seniors are recycled teenagers Very big portion of well behaved Senior power in politics' term Very good dependable leaders Paragon of experience all angles Of life existence and go getters Thy write, sing, dance, and babysit Who say they are useless "Old Fogies" If no "Old Fogies," no youth today So lets be good to them day by day. Another is their volunteering Crocheting and also gardening What more shall we expect our mentors Youth - whole community counselors

All poems Copyright © 1996 Dr. Mel R. Santos. All rights reserved.