Reunion Rendition Poem by Noor Othman

Every few years or so, we get together again,
An organizer is chosen and he starts the plan
'A reunion is coming; it'll be really grand,
Make plans to attend or you are not my friend! '.

The first reunion was somewhat bitter-sweet
After 20 years being apart, we decided to meet
The Mines was chosen as the place of retreat
We were anxious who would be there to greet

To our surprise the turn-out was not bad
After 20 years many of us have put on some fat
The lean boys once are now not so nice to look at! ,
The shapely girls before are now very much flat!

Three years later in Kucing we camped
Many were there too, the distance was pre-empt
Even for a weekend, its worthy to be cramped!
Friendship among us is definitely stamped

Ipoh, then Penang reunions were done
Each time we met, the evening was fun
Many bring spouses daughters and sons
The joy we have is second to none!

Do you think we can meet again and again?
Will our body be in sync with our brain?
How many more years you think to attain?
And shall we meet again and again?

By the fortieth year, I hope we will still be around,
Even if by then our knees are somewhat bound
Who cares if our waists and cheeks are somewhat round,
When we meet again as always it’s time to clown.

Are you eager to meet on the 50th year? ,
By then perhaps hearing aid is in our ear.
The crowd may be less as some may have fear
To travel far as the vision is no longer clear.

By 60th year do we dare to promise?
We will be around and not give this a miss?
Do we bother even if bladder is forever apiss!
To be with friends for an evening of bliss!

That night as we stand staring at that door,
Wondering, but not knowing what fate is in store…
Hands trembling, our hearts are beating fast…..
We will cross the threshold and step into our past…….

Lets say grace to the Almighty
For showering us with friendship till eternity………