The Poet-The Reunion

The Reunion

This is the place for which I’ve yearned.

Yet, there’s regret that I’ve returned.

Did I expect that naught would change,

and memories would not be burned?

I’ve journeyed far that all could meet

(nine hundred miles through desert heat)

to help my clan again recall,

those times, long past, with joy replete.

But Time dealt with some kin unkind...

our paths no longer can entwine.

Now angst fills every empty chair

and we now share a soured wine.

But as I feel each warm embrace,

all joy filled years again retrace.

For all did come--in hearts for some-

to gather in this meeting place.

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