Reunion: A Story is the first volume of a two-book cycle.

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.

One possible version of Jim Garraty as a high school senior in June of 1983. Rendered by DALL-E 3 based on prompts by the author

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.

Mark, Jim’s best friend

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.

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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.

One of my friends and fellow review writer, Kurt Messick, with his copy of “Reunion: A Story”

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
.

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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”

  1. That was a fun poem. I enjoyed reading it.

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    1. You’re in it! ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Ha ha I wasn’t sure whether “Tommy and Thomas” was me. But that is fun.

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      2. Thomas is definitely you, my friend. Tommy is a reference to Tommy Rupp, another fan of Reunion. ๐Ÿ™‚

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      3. Thank you Alex

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      4. Any time, Thomas.

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