When
old friends meet,
Should there be a contest of wit and intelligence,
Of put-downs, insults and clever deceit
Or
A time of no one-upmanship
But real camaraderie to enjoy?
Everyone would love to come to an alumni gathering
Where all titles, status or wealth are left at home
Just the bringing of the simple self of everyone's youth
Don't you think so?
Should there be a contest of wit and intelligence,
Of put-downs, insults and clever deceit
Or
A time of no one-upmanship
But real camaraderie to enjoy?
Everyone would love to come to an alumni gathering
Where all titles, status or wealth are left at home
Just the bringing of the simple self of everyone's youth
Don't you think so?
ltbs
Two may talk together under the same roof for many years, yet never really meet, and two others at first speech are old friends.
Mary Catherwood
