The Reunion 2003

The Reunion 2003

As I approached the ancient ruin,
I began to wonder what I was doing,
A hearty welcome at the door,
Erased those fears a little more.
Greeted by Helen, Marsha and Paul,
I wandered down into the hall
Oh! What a sight!  A dismal view,
Faces of people I once knew
Wrinkles smooth out- we’re young again
Memories revived so out comes the pen
Friendships renewed where they left off
The unrecognised giving a polite little cough.                 
Lost love’s blushing – looking embarrassed,
Some stared glazed, some harassed
Memories rekindled from the dusty dim
Gazing at photo’s “Don’t know him?”
Fleeting visions fine and thin,
Emerging through the wrinkled skin.
Some faces forgotten beyond recognition,
Others were slim and in great condition.
“How do you manage to stay like that?
You won’t remember me – I’m far too fat!”
For others the bar was till half eleven
They thought they’d died and gone to heaven!
Music played – another re-release,
But others just wanted a bit of peace.
“Cant do that now – just want to talk”
Others danced a jiggly walk!
So – its all over – all said and done,
It really was a lot of fun –
So we say thank you Helen, Marsha and Paul
Without you it wouldn’t have happened at all!


Chrissie Nash 2003