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Class Reunion.... |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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A very strange experience occurred last week to me... Re-union of my high school class of 1963. It was so long since I'd been back I wasn't sure I'd know A single, solitary face but I just had to go. Nostalgic waves of reminisces flooded through my brain Recalling all those care-free days of school and raising cane In days still free of obligations, marriages and strife Where only sports and pretty smiles composed a happy life. So I went back to my old school and entered through the door Excited to meet all the school chums I had known before. I looked around the room, anticipation on my face But didn't recognize one single person in the place! There were so many bald heads there - so many horn-rimmed glasses, So many dumpy matrons that had grown from comely lasses. I tried so to relate to them but it was very hard. I felt that I had walked into a geriatric ward!! Those high school jocks that dunked the ball or scored touchdowns with ease Now walked around with bellies that went half-way to their knees! Those pretty faces I had kissed and loved so long ago Now left me shaking with relief that they had told me no! They spoke of operations and the troubles they'd been through And vitamins and IRA's and "I've got more than you!" Men tried to hold their stomachs in with belts that had no slack And tried to dance the Twist in ways to not throw out their back. Well, I got through it - don't know how - the name tags helped a lot. They asked me if I'd come again in five years...I think not. It was a good experience but, if the truth be told, I've no desire to be with them - those guys are WAY TOO OLD!!!  |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Exactly, what would one who is so 'young at heart' do there all night? Listen to all that old fogied conversation definitely a no no. Yet, it is good you went and caught up and remember that special time in your life, brings new perspectives onto things, and new perspectives are usually wonderful... And one more thing Balladeer you will NEVER be old!!!! *hugs* Isis *War produces one thing - Cemetaries. And in cemetaries there are no enemies!* ~Isis~~Sovereign of the Spirit. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
An entertaining anecdote, Balladeer, cleverly told. You (and your poetry) still seem to be going strong, to my way of thinking. (o: Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
ROFL....ahahahahaha....delightful!!! Makes me wonder if you were at the right reunion! Well, maybe after seeing you those men will be shamed into getting themselves back into shape! Very entertaining poem, Balladeer!! |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Did any of them know you?  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I thought seriously of going to my reunion this year...I haven't been to any of them...by the time of the next one...it may be too late..anyway, I did't go...after reading your poem, I'm glad. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Being one of the odd kids out, I never did go to my class reunions ~ but then, I was never invited back either...however, I do go to others' reunions...and totally relate to what I've heard! One of these days I might crash my class reunion... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Oh C'mon Deer... Class reunions are TONS of FUN... I'd never miss one... We have a super duper time... Ten minutes saying hello to people I never hung out with before - and the rest of the time rockin' and rollin' with those who were really my friends... and we do ROCK...  ... Oh - The key to having fun at a reunion is simple... NEVER, EVER, bring along a date or a spouse unless they know everyone too... They can't relate...  Cute poem, Deer..  |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Balladeer I loved this one! Being 52 myself I can really relate to this ! I laughed all the way through.... you have such a way with clever humour filled lines that blend together so well. He he I don't blame ya who'd want to hang around with all those old farts anyway Great stuff! You made my day.....here's to all those places we still go where name tags aren't needed and memories are still fresh.....have a nice day! The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
this is very FUNNY, you funny poet you!!! LOL... i Love it!!!! i never went to my class reuinions but i heard from someone who did that there were some old people there she didn't recognize, too... hehe.... you wrote it very well, my 'Deer!!!!!!  |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
I laughed so hard, Well witten! I have to read it to my friend, who's going to her 20 year re-union and is soooo worried about looks and all. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, Going back is not a good idea For sure all those of yesteryear It's very hard to get nose to nose. Especially when yours is Cyrano's Quick wit will get you half way through But then you leave just feeling blue. Excellent poem. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Of course - I remember the reunions I went to - as you do - But I did go back 40th and 50th one of my best buddies in HS was Mark Russell - still is and we had laughs -but my most best bud - does not, will not go ~sigh~ |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
rofg......too cute...and nope, you aren't as old as them.....we all know you skipped at least 10 grades *g* |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
no wait...I meant that you were smart enough to skip 10 grades...I meant that you were younger than........lolol...no...lets just leave it at I love this poem |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
rofg@jellybeans.....shes cute don't ya think? rofg.....guess I am having a good monday...hope you are too love this |
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Dear Heart Junior Member
since 2001-02-19
Posts 23Dreamland, fifth cloud on the right |
This is wonderful, I really liked this one, it made me smile, just what I needed today Reach out and touch someone Holland Dozier and Holland |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I went to one class reunion... and swore if I got out of there somewhat sane, I'd never attend another. *G* And my mirror tells me how old and awful I look... I sure don't want to disgust my pals from the past. *G* So if I ever feel my resolve weakening, I'll read this poem and stay home. *G* Staying home and reading poetry is more fun anyway! LOL Great job, Deer one! [This message has been edited by suthern (edited 02-20-2001).] |
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