Recurring Daydream

I have this recurring daydream

It’s a silly one;

Not at all like me

I don’t know why it keeps coming up;

Disquieting me.

So visually acute;

I cannot ignore it.

It’s the reunion at Lucy’s—

The one she has called everyone about

Except me.

She told Shirley I ignored her when

She suggested we have the reunion at

Her house.

I thought she was joking.

Where would we sleep?

She says we could sleep on her porch

If it doesn’t rain.

How can she insure it won’t rain

After a spring like we’ve had?

And on what would we sleep?

We’re not Boy Scouts.

The youngest is 65.

I sent an email canceling my reunion suggestion

reminding everyone that

Lucy and Jerry are in charge

since they didn’t come last time.

Oh yes, and they have to please everyone.

Definitely.

I haven’t heard from Lucy since I sent the email

But I know she’s making plans.

If I’m invited, this is where my dream starts:

I arrive last.  Everyone else is there

Watching from the doorway as I

Drive up in my Rolls Royce or BMW

Or some other impressive vehicle like

In Sunset Boulevard;

Except I had this dream many times

Before I saw Sunset Boulevard at PTC.

My driver stops

And I get out of the backseat

Standing tall, regal, sophisticated, attractive,

Beautifully attired and coiffured;

Maybe a few wrinkles—

I’m 74, remember?

There they stand

All my siblings

Stooped over with canes, walkers,

Wheelchairs, hearing aids, bifocals,

Welcoming and admiring me with snorting noises.

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June 16, 2011

Lucy sponsored the reunion in her new home.

Lovely.

Preparing a delicious meal.

Unfortunately, none of our brothers were able to come.

Of the sisters,

The two older ones looked older than me;

While the two younger ones looked younger;

Just as it’s been

From childhood on.

So much for daydreams.

Shirley, holding Carol Lee, Jeanette, Lucy.  Year 1942

Front: Verla, Mama, Carol Lee; Back: Jeanette, Shirley, Lucy. Year 1960

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Front: Shirley, Lucy, Carol. Back: Jeanette, Verla. Year 2011