Poem 8: The Rock

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The Rock

Ten years there I taught.
Thirteen years did pass.
Then in a moment sought
Memories in a mass
To meet again and reminisce.

Connections made, texting one, then two.
Years flew away, seeking name after name.
A place determined, eating must be a priority.
Calendars rule, choosing who may attend...or not.

"How are you?"
"Hello!"
"It has just been too long."
"So good to see you."

Then, across the way,
Recognition.
Could it be?
Yes, another joins us.
To meet, to greet,
To reminisce.

This group became and remain
A family.
Brought together by years at The Rock.
Years that slip away as these connections are made.
Stories now told that fill in the missing years.
Stories now told that fill in those not attending.
Memories.
Laughs.
Sighs.

Committed now to meet,
Committed now to be,
Committed now to continue,
Meeting,
Greeting,
Smiling,
Chatting,
Leaving...just for two months...
Then, time again, for this Rock Family
To gather again, for once
Family,
Then always family.

The family from The Rock.