Best Reunions Poems

Members no longer with us
But still in our hearts
Here amidst reunions
A few less place settings
And empty chairs
Ghosts quietly mingle
Stealth and incognito
Among all the hugs
Smiles chatter laughter and stories
Barely noticed yet included
Far from forgotten



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on February 9, 2018 for FEBRUARY 2018 STANDARD CONTEST...

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Timeless Reunions
                    by Odin Roark

Regret mingled with other flotsam,
Longing found a corner and wondered,
Mistakes were numerous, all grinning confidently.
Knee jerks were like always,
Their passion without reason...

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Hugs
     Kisses
     Embraces
     Joyful Greetings
     Pleasant Memories
     Nostalgic Songs
     Tears Falling
     Goodbyes
     Hugs...

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When, at reunions, your classmates look
             old except for you,
 you feel triumphantly younger, from 
          your own point of view.


Don't you ever fool...

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I will sometimes be asked how it came about
that my children have one set of grandparents,
and I know just what you are thinking now,
but hear me out, an all of this will make sense.

I’m explaining this for one final time
to put all these blasted rumors...

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...All of this took place just six years ago,
and it’s got more confusing since that time,
my mother gave birth to my wife’s sister,
who is also a sister of mine.

Two years later they would do it again,
and this time it turned out to be twins,
my mother...

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Class Reunions
© Ben Burton 1/3/2018

Some may not recognize you
That many seasons by
Not meaning you've aged poorly
As surely as their sight

And memories mistaken
Of whom or where or when
Diminish not the pleasure
Of treasures sealed therein

Old tragedies are weathered
Among rejoicing souls
With recollections sharper
Of happy long agos

No sudden restoration
Of...

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I think of the beautiful reunions we have had through the years,
Mom and I would reserve the craft kitchen.

Each of my relatives would bring a delicious dish of food,
Our mother would insist that we make a long table where we could sit.

I supplied the paper...

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Nothing is new
Even me and you
All re-lived 
In time frames anew

Thread through this heart 
Tread to that soul
Weaved and walked
Million years ago

Warmth of that smile
Recalled by this being
Comfort and peace 
No one else could bring

Meet you again
Some day, somewhere;
Different face,
Same old gaze...

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Sweet scented thoughts of yesterday
Revive hearts with nostalgic chime
Echoing hopes while triumphs sway
In the dusting of the Springtime.

With vibrant spirit, faith prevails
Conquering gloom that once caused pain
As home fellowship never fails
Since family* love and care reign.

Scheduled reunions during Springs
Keep on binding partnership zeal
Though death comes...

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Reuniting with family and friends who you haven't seen in your lifetime - Aunt Lulu?...

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Class reunions miss me,
year after year they miss me,
missing me is an annual event.

He died,
I heard he died,
he was a jerk, and he died
That other guy died to
he made it big in a small town
then checked out

The few girls
that I made-out with, some died,
some now...

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"Soon we'll all be free, to exist courageously.” 
Quote ~ by Poet


Somewhere over the horizon the sun will shine
Multicoloured rainbows will cast their magic spell 
Dark clouds above will disappear in ample time 
Signs that tell all is well, freedom from torrent swell.

Streets will come...

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We’re off to New Haven - hurry, hurry -
we’re jammin, crammin, slappin`
and slammin` everything into our bags.

“Fifteen minutes to take-off,”
Michael announced, “the chopper’s waiting.” 
with hugs all around we separated.

Our roommates too, are all catching flights
vectoring in from various sites -
our motley group will reassemble...

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Deborah’s 50th high school reunion starts today…one year late
because of Covid last year it was dismissed…
but vaccinated and wearing a mask this year she’s attending
which gives me this opportunity to reminisce…

We were children of the ’60’s and early ’70’s…
We stood up for kindness…for peace and...

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