Cona Adams Poet Narrative

Up There, With the Kites

We met for poetry, found a lively group
occupying our space; Herculaneum 
High School Reunion Committee.

They introduced themselves,
offered to move. "No," we said.
"We can use the other end of the room."

Distracted by their excited chatter,
we asked, "What year did you graduate?
1961 . . . your 50th reunion . . . wow."

"You're too young for this," she said.
"No, I graduated in 1953," I said.

"1953! Hey, she graduated in 1953,"
she said. They were astonished.

"Impossible!"

"No Way!"

"Unbelievable!"

"You graduated when you were five?"

I thanked them and moved on 
to the poetry meeting, floating on air.

cfa © 12/9/2010

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Sean Rackley April 8, 2015 at 3:03 PM I enjoyed this lighthearted poem. Thanks! Cona Adams April 9, 2015 at 10:23 AM Thank you, Sean. That's always the reason we share. Thanks for reading, and for taking the time to comment.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 2, 2015 at 7:40 AM - Nice to read Cona :) - I wish you a blessed Easter - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Cona Adams April 2, 2015 at 8:49 AM Thank you for visiting to read, Anne Lise. And, a blessed Easter to you as well!

Ilene Bauer April 1, 2015 at 9:50 PM great poem, cona! that's a lovely feeling to have... Cona Adams April 2, 2015 at 6:47 AM Thank you, Ilene. Yes, who doesn't like to hear that they don't look their age?

Jerry T Curtis April 1, 2015 at 8:26 PM Kindness is Blindless and helps those pure of heart to see. Gee Cona, graduating at 5 yrs old, so much for the benefits of recess , lol Cona Adams April 2, 2015 at 6:39 AM Thank you for the visit, Jerry. Have a great weekend!

Thomas Martin April 1, 2015 at 6:09 PM Wow Cona, what an enjoyable read. Like what you have done with he dialogue! Cona Adams April 2, 2015 at 6:45 AM Thank you, Thomas. Glad you enjoyed it. A great many of my poems tell a story, some of them humorous, but it usually takes dialogue to get that across.