Joe Flach Poet Rhyme

A High School Reunion

Handshakes and hugs and “it’s been a long time” kisses
Meeting the husbands and the Mrs.
Pictures being shown of kids and grandkids
Some of the men with no hair on their lids
 
From Paris, France and other faraway places
Reunite friends wearing older faces
Singing a chorus of “I remember you”
Even on occasion when they really haven’t a clue
 
Varsity jackets fitting a bit too tight
Remembering the days we were Alter Knights
Yearbooks that through the years have survived
Passed around so old memories can be revived
 
Thirty-five years in the blink of an eye
Some tears being shed for the few who have died
Congratulations to the Kettering Alter Class of ‘76
Many happy returns is my 35 year reunion wish

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Carolyn Devonshire October 27, 2011 at 10:09 AM He looked better than Brad Pitt (really!). If only we could turn the years back and approach teen years with the knowledge we have now. Very nostalgic poem that got me thinking. Sending you a Soup Mail, Joe. Love, Carolyn

Carolyn Devonshire October 27, 2011 at 10:07 AM Joe, I think about 10 percent of my classmates had died at our last reunion. Others are facing hard lives with crippling illnesses and they joined the reunion via videocasts from their homes. Amazingly, some looked very much as they had in high school, but others were beyond recognition. As I sat alone while friends were dancing, one very handsome man approached me. I hadn't a clue who he was. He introduced himself and said he'd always had a crush on me in school -- continued.

Barbara Gorelick September 3, 2011 at 1:46 PM I just went to my class reunion..not saying which one...lol... it looked like a party for an assisted living group...BG