Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

In Memoriam

My Zoom reunion had a part
That featured those who’ve died
And as the faces flashed on screen
I watched them, teary-eyed.

They chose to use their yearbook pics
So we could recognize
The way they looked in high school;
Still, it came as a surprise -

So many gone I used to know.
Of what, I have no clue.
In life, there are no guarantees
No matter what you do.

I’m glad the slide show featured
Photos taken way back when,
For seeing those fresh faces
Helped remember them again.

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Caren Krutsinger September 19, 2020 at 2:50 PM The last class reunion we had was in a large hall with three other class reunions. Our organizers chose to not have name badges or photos. I knew almost no one. It was a bust. I will not go to another one. I cannot imagine having it on Zoom! Wow!

Gary Radice September 17, 2020 at 1:22 AM This is poignant ilene and beautifully written. I can empathise with your sentiments and feelings. It's almost as if the carefree days of youth was some other world where the sun was always shining. Cheers - Gary

John Watt September 16, 2020 at 2:45 PM Bittersweet; enjoying the ones who are still around but missing those who aren't. Glad you got to see some longtime friends and acquaintances.

Kim Rodrigues September 15, 2020 at 1:53 PM Yes. I was surprised when one girl I knew in HS died the following year after graduation. I had no idea. We also have one that die in the twin towers...Paul. We share life at various times...in various places.

Rico Leffanta September 15, 2020 at 12:51 PM Good choice of photos as I certainly would not have recognised Diana Riggs! Well said, Ilene! Aloha! Rico

Anne-Lise Andresen September 15, 2020 at 12:24 PM - But definitely nice to meet them again, Ilene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sharon Keely September 15, 2020 at 11:41 AM It hurts, knowing how much life those early leavers missed. We can only hope there's joy and peace beyond.

Jan Allison September 15, 2020 at 9:42 AM Its so wonderful that social media can be used to share these moments when people cannot travel to an event because of the pesky virus. I am sure there were happy and sad moments hen you hooked up with your friends:-) hugs jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 15, 2020 at 8:57 AM Touching and thought provoking pen Ilene, lovely done. xomo