Mistletoe
Sean got down on one knee, the scene was so pretty,
at Caroline’s lake house, the moment was lovely,
he proposed to her in this city.
What is Long Beach, Indiana?
At Christmas parties, twinkling lights aglow,
he sneaks away in the silent snow.
This friend is known for the classic Irish goodbye, you know.
What is JB?
With a flamingo bong in hand so bold,
she turned every party into gold.
The legend behind this wild scene? You know who I mean.
What is Tammy?
Sam dared Grace to a 1v1 with soju in tow,
she drank too fast, and the night went whoa.
A blanket got ruined, a secret we’d keep,
all this from a wild game that made her go to sleep.
What is stack cup?
High school lunches that made us feel whole,
mashed potatoes, chicken, corn, and gravy in a bowl.
This was one of our favorite meals for the soul.
What is a potato bowl?
When the night is over and the Uber’s near,
she closes her eyes without a fear.
Through twists and turns, she takes a snooze,
this friend’s known for catching Z’s in cruise.
Who is Nicole?
Our friends say they'll quit someday, but at each gathering party they bring one anyway.
What is a vape?
We circle the table while tunes play loud,
spinning at corners, moving the crowd.
When the music halts, drink your cup and don’t be iffy - then flip to win in this game we call…
What is musical flippy?
While we went out to laugh and jam,
he stayed at home to make a ham.
Who is Arnas?
With tacos and drinks and a festive glow,
Nicole met Connor, and sparks did show.
Their fateful first meeting happened on this day we know.
What is Cinco de Mayo? OR What is Emily's Birthday?
The place where Griffin’s never far,
weekend nights his guiding star —
he’s there so much he ought to spar for residency at this bar.
What is Halligan Bar?
At the lake house, Steve made sure we didn’t sleep in too long,
Waking us up loudly with this loud, booming tool in his song.
What is a megaphone?
In “Cheers to the Governor,” when rules get bent and twisted aplenty,
No one listens, chaos reigns, and it always targets this guy named—
Who is Jimmy?
From egg rolls to dumplings and General Tso too,
This hometown spot serves the best Chinese food we knew.
What is Mo's Chinese Kitchen?
Our group is full of love and cheer,
so many pairs bring joy each year.
Count them up and you’ll find the number of couples here.
What is 9 couples?
(Janine + Chris, Megan + Connor, Tina + Jimmy, Caroline + Sean, Bianca + Eddie, Kealey + Griffin, Carly + JB, Nicole + Connor, Kate + Sammy)
The countdown came, but the night missed the mark,
So this hotel earned a permanent “no” in our heart.
What is the Congress Plaza Hotel?
The night was late, the vibe was coy,
when talk turned suddenly to this buzzing toy.
What is a rose toy?
At a party named after two friends with birthdays close in sight,
An unexpected guest arrived with a borg and gave the cake a fright.
Who is Michael?
He chases the thrill where the sun always gleams,
And I follow him south, leaving behind all my dreams.
The streets, the friends, the laughter I know,
All fade as I venture where new adventures grow.
What is Janine moves to Florida?
The spot we choose without a doubt,
where friendship’s motto’s spelled right out —
“we laugh, we love, we live” upon this person's basement wall, no doubt.
What is Connor Lang?
We piled pillows and chairs up high,
On this friend who slept without a sigh
Who is Jimmy?