The family's busily making plans
Both young and old excited
We'll soon be seeing them again
And everyone's invited



Although we do this every year
The prospect is always thrilling
There's nothing like a family for
Togetherness and love fulfilling



Reservations have been made
For cabins all secluded
So we can spend this precious time
With nary a one excluded



The day arrives and loved ones come
To visit and congregate
And introduce all the new ones
More memories to create



As evening comes we gather 'round
The fireside so inviting
Our guitars tuned, we begin to sing
Most everyone delighting



We sing awhile, then reminisce
Of times with Daddy and Mother
They raised all seven in hard times
And still loved one another



Our hearts are sad as we remember
The ones no longer with us
And wonder when we journey on
Will anyone even miss us



Much too often family love is lost
As we lead our separate lives
Do we ever stop to think about
All the memories this deprives



The week-end passes much too fast
We wish for more time here
We console ourselves with promises
Of a reunion again next year



Kathleen McCoy Eldridge©
August 6, 2005
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