“Countryman” pub the venue was;
They stood in awkward bunches,
Reunions were not for me
But here they gave free lunches!
Hodgson was the clever one,
Top classmate everytime
Clucas was the fat one,
With hands so full of grime.
Murphy - John, was wall of eye
and fought a poor fight.
Peter, on the other hand
Red-haired, a happy wight.
‘Lob” was odd with worried frown
‘bout nipple hard and hairy.
Ape Brennan used to dominate
Was never fey nor fairy.
Connors held a solid goal
And kept me from the team.
Cooper ran illegal book
With happy smile and beam.
Whiteside had a sister fair
whose looks were rather grand.
Bernard had a sister too
her looks would beat the band.
Lyonette could spell so well
He ‘peared on BBC.
Riordan was a handsome bloke
To take home for his tea.
And so we met together -
For fifty years had passed -
To find that stormy weather
Had changed our looks at last.
“Is that you Bill’ “No. Dave, you fool;
Bill’s over there with Doug.”
“Can’t be him, not that one there,
He’s such an ugly mug.”
The group went quiet at the words
And looked a sheepish crowd.
What did they here, these ancient men?
But dared not speak it loud.
They sat and supped the birthday meal
Subdued, bemused and sad.
But then they cheered up again
Their lives had not been bad.
They smiled, revived and chattered some
Re-living olden mem’ries
And went away with happy thoughts -
Now truly best of.....en'mies?
Author notes
First rhyming poem for AP. After about five years we are, crutches, wheel chairs and all, still meeting!
A contest entry
- ♠ My First AP poem ♠ by Rebekah-Ann.
525 points, ended May 20, 25 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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I went to my 20th reunion and vowed never again. Friends I had loved so dearly had turned to drinking (overly so)
and other things I thought not possible. Many were dead too which saddened me. Let me hide my head in the sand I'd rather not know some things. Great rhyme by the way. -
Nice to be able to share old times and reminisce, you have caught the thoughts and feelings well.
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It's great that you all are still meeting up after so many years passing. Not many of us have that rare opportunity. Well written and whimsical. Thank you for sharing the memories.
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very personal write, they are usual our personal favorites
Thank you for your entry.
All the best
Becks -
This is good! Reunions bring alot of surprizes huh? Everybody grows old, even at these reunions
Very unique write
GBY
SilverButterfly
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Pretty good old lad - just one small pedantic comment, please edit to "what did they hear".
Have the clap.
R.
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Somehow missed your comment on this one (I think - this site is a touch confusing for one with receding follicles). I meant "here" in the context, I had not the intention of suggesting "hear". Both work of course but I must stay with my original thought. Thanks for the notion though.
Regards
Dnald
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