Christmas Reunion

Excitement!

My hair is done, I'm all dressed up.

I putter around the house,

checking the bathroom, straightening the rug.

"Someone's here!" A sibling calls.

I rush to the door, feeling important and awkward.

There's a moment of awkwardness when hugging the guys,

but it all fades away once the gang's all here.

They laugh and they talk, I let the talk flow.

My college stories aren't that spectacular.

It's late at night when everyone leaves.

I don't know when I'll see them again.

Mom snaps a picture...at least there will be a memory.