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The Reunion that Wasn't

Anne Dalke's picture

It was an icy night.

Anne had a fright.



Her friends stayed home.

She was alone.

She began to drink.



There were other drinks, for other drinkers.

But none were there.

They'd had a scare.

There were cherries and cheese.



She thought--oh, jeez!

These really do please.



Next was the soup: carrots and cream.

It was a dream.



Cornbread with bacon and cheese.

(Also to please.)



And oregano chicken--

all for the pickin'.



Peppers with salad--

'Twas like a ballad.



And then to close--

Get on your toes!--






It's gingerbread with lemon sauce.

What a loss, what a loss...