WELCOME ABOARD!!
A Poem of Acceptance For Steve Heitzeg
Suitor of the fair Gwendolyn Marie Pappas
by Bud Dauphin/November 10,1996
I guess that its time - For a decision to
be made
Weve watched you quite closely - And the
price has been paid
You came across charming - But we had to know
Are you always this happy - And ready to go!
The Pappas are a family - Close knit and
all that
Theyve already got Roger - The man with
the hat
And now a musician - And always a smile
They had to be careful - And let you wait for
awhile!
If you got in too easy - Your appreciation would
be low
Thats why they got me - To monitor the show
Now let me explain - The criteria I use
You were watched quite closely - I didnt
just muse!
You and Gwenny seemed happy - But we had to know
Was this just a flash - Or something that would
grow
You got along with the family - Even Roger agreed
He didnt like sharing his birthday - Until
he was sure there was a need!
For there havent been many - Just one or
two
So our antennae went up - When we all met you
Your badmitton is lousy - Was it just an off day
If not, youd better practice - If youre
gonna play!
Catherine and Andy - Like you a lot
That was important - So big points you got
Roger was leery - But with a light touch
This was a positive - Since he didnt say
much!
I was the critic - Though Marcia would say
Steve fits in so perfectly - Approve him today
Though pressure was applied - You passed all the
tests
Were happy to have you - And wish you the
best!!