

In the halls of South Miami High,
Where dreams take flight and spirits fly,
Jim Garraty, with a scholar’s eye,
Dreams of history and days gone by.

A staff writer with a future bright,
Bound for college, his goals in sight,
Yet, a tale of love, not without plight,
Unfolds in the warm Floridian night.

Marty, oh Marty, the one adored,
Unaware of the love that roared
Within Jim’s heart, a treasure stored,
But silent lips, the words ignored.

Commencement looms, the time is nigh,
To speak of love ‘neath the starry sky,
But hesitation, a stifled sigh,
The chance slips by, with no reply.

Fast forward time, fifteen years hence,
Jim’s a professor, his recompense,
Acclaimed and lauded, his presence immense,
Yet, love’s absence, a void immense.

Readers declare, with stars aligned,
“Great story, well written,” they opined,
A journey through time, with love entwined,
A novella so fresh, a rare find.

Tommy and Thomas, with praise so grand,
A story that pulls, where emotions stand,
A “what if” that grips, a love unplanned,
A tale of regret, a lost love’s brand.

So gather ’round, both young and old,
For a story of love, both shy and bold,
“Reunion: A Story,” let it unfold,
A novella to cherish, to have and to hold.
Praised as “Outstanding!” with emotion so true,
Full of reflection, and details that grew,
Into a memory, both lovely and blue,
Reminding us all of our high school days, too.

So, my friends, with hearts that yearn,
For a tale of love, at every turn,
Embrace this book, let your spirits burn,
And await “Reunion: Coda,” for which we all yearn.
Please buy my book and keep an eye out for the forthcoming “Reunion: Coda,” my first novel!
Achetez mon livre, s’il vous plaรฎt, et restez ร l’affรปt pour “Reunion: Coda,” mon premier roman!
Por favor, compren mi libro y estรฉn atentos para “Reunion: Coda,” mi primera novela!
Bitte kaufen Sie mein Buch und achten Sie auf “Reunion: Coda,” meinen ersten Roman!

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6 responses to “Verses of Yesteryears: A Poetic Pitch”
That was a fun poem. I enjoyed reading it.
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You’re in it! ๐
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Ha ha I wasn’t sure whether “Tommy and Thomas” was me. But that is fun.
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Thomas is definitely you, my friend. Tommy is a reference to Tommy Rupp, another fan of Reunion. ๐
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Thank you Alex
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Any time, Thomas.
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