The Gatherings - By Jim Dwyer There was the din and hoopla Of all those years ago When lusty young men Celebrated their youth With cheers and gusto They were friends then Bound by their coming Of age in a sanctuary of innocence and Learning on the windswept Plains of Notre Dame Birth death dawning Understanding Regeneration 2. Life following and repeating itself Those youthful spirits Became men Doing the work That becomes them Generation upon generation Many of the spirited youths Remained staunch in their alliances Formed lo those many years ago Meeting hither and yon Intermittently through the years Births, graduations, anniversaries Ordinations notable occasions 3. Or only to renew associations Love, fidelity, happiness Gatherings through one century and into the next And we are here again Gathering This gathering however my friend, my brother, My dear Charlie is To Celebrate the essence of your life That has enriched our lives with Love Joy, warmth, enthusiasm and interest We will continue to gather with you Throughout the years, now and into eternity May God be always with you And all of those who are privileged to know you |