Like Watching Old Black and White Movies
Being with family is oh so comfortable
Much like a familiar old blanket
Or your favourite ragged worn out old sweater
With holes in the elbows
One that has seen much better days
But one that you just can't throw away
Watching old black and white movies
Thinking to yourself
The dialogue and acting left much to be desired
By today's standards
But that was part of their charm
Familiar things that your sister use to say
As when there was a lull in the conversation
She used to be uncomfortable with the silence
And she would utter “Anyway”
Know what... she still says it to this day
My brother-in-law and his coughing fits
Who has had asthma since he was six
My dear sister was warned by our dear Dad
When she announced their engagement
“You must realize, he may not live a long life!”
My dear Dad passed away at sixty-seven
My dear brother-in-law is now eighty-six years old!
To reminisce with them about the good old days
Is just like an old black and white movie!
Oh such sweet treasured memories
© Jack Ellison 2014
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