Cousin Joys<br /> <br /> When we cousins get together now<br /> It's a time of joy for all<br /> For it doesn't happen often enough<br /> There's much to talk and laugh about overall<br /> <br /> And hugging is a favourite part <br /> Warm greetings important to share<br /> And we sure hope it doesn't stop<br /> But goes on year after year<br /> <br /> Funny how when we were younger<br /> We never had the time to engage <br /> So busy we were with our lives<br /> Twas a function of our age<br /> <br /> But now in reminiscing <br /> We know it's better to so engage<br /> Instead of moaning and groaning <br /> About being in our declining age<br /> <br /> <br /> So hug while you can is my motto <br /> And one I will never neglect<br /> For it is a sound principle of life<br /> And one in me you will always detect<br /> <br /> <br /> John Cornick<br /> Halifax, Nova Scotia<br /> April 21, 2016<br />   Submitted By: John Cornick