RAYMER REUNION

This poem was written for a Raymer Family reunion held on July 4th,2005, in my birthplace Owensboro Kentucky. There were over 60 cousins and family members gathered there. I attended with my brother Jim and his twin daughters, Fara and Tara, pictured right, click on picture to enlarge. All the families wore red t-shirts that said, "Raymer Family Reunion". A special treat during the trip was a visit with my 94 year old Aunt Velma, my fathers'older sister. I recited my reunion poem and some other poems. It was a great time. We enjoyed Owensboro's famous barbequed mutton.


RAYMER REUNION

As we gather together there’ll be no disclaimer
That we’re all members of the clan called Raymer
Some are bright, but, yes, some are silly
But we’re all proud descendents of Hubert and Millie
Here are aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters and cousins for kissing
We’ll all shed a tear and say a prayer for those who are missing
Our Moms and Dads aren’t here as they have passed on
At last they’re together again in the Heavens beyond
Husbands, fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, aunts and uncles are not here amongst us
Yet, we will all feel them as they look down upon us
So, Let’s PAUSE right here and now and experience the love
That they’re sending down on us right now from above

BOW HEADS, PAUSE FOR A MOMENT OF SILENCE

Someday, once again, together we’ll all be
At a Raymer Reunion held in eternity


By Sue Raymer Woods
July 1, 2005