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paderewski
Member

since 2011-02-04

Posts 287
Louisiana, USA

0 posted 2013-08-20 07:59 AM

Today in Lewisville, Arkansas there will be a "Bolton's Cousins Reunion." I can't make it, but I was asked to write a poem (two days before the event, thank you for the intense pressure, Nan) and this is my effort . . .

A special day is taking place,
In Lewisville, Arkansas today.
A reunion, lots of buzzing,
With these people known as cousins.

Ahhh . . . It gets complicated too,
Concerning them and those and you.
Cousins driving here from miles away,
Just to be here this special day.

Who are you, and who is your dad?
Oh, yes I heard, that is so sad.
Wish I was a bird in a tree,
Sitting there, see what I could see.

Your dad's my uncle, your mom's my aunt,
Remember the song we used to chant?
We have something in common you see,
We're all from the same family tree.

All the hugs and pats on the back,
Even before you get unpacked.
I imagine some tears might swell,
And you know there will be some yells.

It will be a very fine affair,
This reunion is something rare!
There'll be so much to talk about,
And socializing, there's no doubt.

Would that I could be there also,
To see everyone that I know.
And this is what they all would claim,
Darn it, Pat, you still look the same.

(c)August 19, 2013 / Jerry Pat Bolton

~*~ Haunted French pancakes give me the crepes. ~*~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

1 posted 2013-08-20 02:20 PM

That's a reunion alright! The only thing you didn't talk about was food. There is always food at a reunion. And indigestion

Lori

paderewski
Member

since 2011-02-04

Posts 287
Louisiana, USA

2 posted 2013-08-20 02:30 PM

I had food in it in the first draft, but somehow I took it out. Shoulda left it in. Thanks Lori for bringing that up.

~*~ Haunted French pancakes give me the crepes. ~*~

[This message has been edited by paderewski (08-20-2013 04:57 PM).]

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

3 posted 2013-08-21 10:34 PM

Nice writing...and what about the kissin cousins...James

paderewski
Member

since 2011-02-04

Posts 287
Louisiana, USA

4 posted 2013-08-22 09:44 AM

Heh.Heh Thanks James.

~*~ Haunted French pancakes give me the crepes. ~*~

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