Going to the Wedding 

Now look, you know your cousins will be there

So be polite, and goodness, please don’t stare.

Don’t worry Mom, we haven’t seen these guys

In years. We’ll do our best to minimize

The slightest discontent that may arise.

Hold on a moment kids. Yes, be polite,

But better yet, prepare to win the fight.

A fight? No, no, a fight is not the thing.

We want a nice and peaceful gathering.

A fight? Oh Dad, that’s not what we will do.

We’ll just smile and nod and amble through

The night. We’ll watch while others overdo.

While others overdo—that’s sure to be

My brother, bumbling fool, I guarantee...

I guarantee the lovely bride and groom...

Wish their reception could have been on Zoom...

Could have eloped, and skipped the family gloom.