'Twas the night before the reunion,
when all through the town
Everyone was stirring, and none with a frown;
The clothes were hung in the closet with care,
Thinking about the fit, and the optional underwear;
The bandees were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of friends danced in their heads;
Ladies with fresh polish, and men cleanly shaven,
Band in the mid 80's was their little haven,
Hey buddies, friends, and that former crush,
Watch Cookie to see, who still makes her blush;
In the past 20 years, we all may be scattered,
The experience we shared is something that mattered.
Some of us band geeks can't make this bash,
Has anyone checked Debby for her bass drum stash?
Heal toe, heal toe still rings through my head
Has "Band Sister" Cathy really found Fred?
Let's not forget the game of quarters
And Band Parents, our friends, and other supporters
Kara "Allure"put it best on the blog
How'd she remember, to me it's a fog
"We all walked into the awards ceremony with"..our 'ethnic diversity'
We stood proud and strong, with a touch of perversity
More rapid than time all old friends came,
Peter whistled, and shouted, and called us by name;
"Now, Drums! Now, Woodwinds! Now, Percussion and Brass!
On, Flags! On rifles! Hey Dancers, Move your ass!
To see OLD friends! To see their mates!
Now get some sleep! The reunion awaits!"
Paula
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CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!
THIS IS AWESOME!
sniffle, sniffle
hey guys this is juan, not sure if i'm blogging correctly, can't wait to see u all at the reunion. I started another blog HML BAND ALUMNI, trying to set up an alumni homecoming band to play at the homecoing games every few years, watta ya think? suggestions ideas? we do it at UM homecoming games every cpl of years.
what a great idea! Not sure if I could still play, but I could still do a formation on the field if you'd like me to hold the music for you.
i like the idea , Juan.
Paula,
This poem is great! Thanks for contributing. I wonder if you can think up one for the reunion...
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