The family photo
We took a family photo at a reunion years ago
I’m so very glad we took it for life changes as you know
For in this family photo we’re all cousins smiling wide
Happy to be together in the Blegg family we take pride
But if we take another photo quite depleted it will be
For in 2021 5 cousins lost the fight
3 siblings from one family a girl and two boys
The boys had served in Vietnam and cancer was their plight
Two other cousins went the same it was a year so sad
We could not even meet up for the funerals as we should
We stayed at home and watched the few who gathered at the church
Said our goodbyes by phone for email seemed quite cold.
Next time we get together if a next time is to be
We’ll remember those who have gone on Like Jan, Stan and Lindsay.
And we may take another photo maybe one with our kids
And remember oft with fondness the cousins that we miss.
Bleggy February 2022