Family Photos Family Photos Family photos in a box Not real sure of what I've got. Old tin type of someone now gone No one remembers her favorite song. Man in a suit by a beautiful new wife. Wish I knew where he fit in my life. And then there's a photo of them with a baby- Was that their newborn or a nephew, maybe? Young boys in dresses? I guess that was the style But today we laugh And think it was wild! An elderly couple in vintage dress I have no idea who they were I confess! I wish I could go back to someone who knew And ask them to tell about these folks that they knew! I wish I could know how they thought And just how was life For that beautiful bride As a mother and wife! As I put photos away in a hurry and rush And say it doesn't matter and What is the fuss If I label and journal and store acid free I remember the box That was left to me. Written by Thena Smith, 8/10/01