Like Watching An Old Black White Movie

Being with family is oh so comforting

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

Like when there was a lull in the conversation

She used to be uncomfortable with the silence

And 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 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 brother-in-law is now ninety 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!