Following is a poem penned by Barbara Hale
Fife after the 30-year reunion in 1995 that you might like.
Reunion Wrap
There are so many faces, but so few names
Oh, man, I'm definitely not good at this game
Pour me another confidence on the rocks
It's been too long since I've been 'round this block
Is that bald guy my old boyfriend or just someone's spouse
Damn it, I left my glasses back at the house
Maybe he can't see either, and my wrinkles won't show
Perhaps he won't notice my sudden mid-life glow
Weight lost in high school has now all been found
It has all been returned-just look around
And while you are gazing, check out the glare
For what is not gray, just is not there
Who's that over there-an old teacher or what
I don't believe it! That's old what's-his-butt
Can you imagine, who would have thunk
That thirty years later he's still the class drunk
Tonight we're not judged by the passes we threw
Not by our grades, but by the the size of our crew
Who's been married longest, who took a new route
Who was in your dreams, but never asked you out
Oh, no, it's twenty questions, or is it charades
Shall I abbreviate or embellish the stories I trade
I must appear attractive, successful, and bright
Dear God, please let it be, if just for tonight
After all, this image must ultimately last
At least ten years and glow more than my past
Some are still trying to just live theirs down
Others less gutty didn't come back to town
But, we brave souls look pretty good, all around
And low and behold testosterone still abounds
It courses through veins like stallions through the gates
And wild fantasies fly like Hollywood's bait
Re-channel that energy, everyone twist and shout
Let's get crazy again and let it all hang out
After all, we're wealthier and wiser than then
Do we really wish we were eighteen again
So just for tonight, we turn back the clock
Catch up on old friendships, size up, and take stock
Of how well we've outfoxed old Father Time
Yes, we're hearty, mellow, and aged like fine wine
So, raise your glass in a toast to the class of '65
Let the good times roll and forever survive
Here's to good memories, good friends, and good times
May they only improve like the fruit of the vine
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