Voices+of+the+Season-+Kelsey+Coulter

Voices of the Season

“Silence yourself Kyle,

We are attempting to hear Grammy

Talk about Mom

Back in the old days and Dad

When he had a mustache like Uncle Richie”

“Oh those were the days”, exclaimed Aunt Susie.

I added, “Do you remember Aunt Susie,

When your darling nephew Kyle

Pulled that awful prank on Uncle Richie?”

Erupting from Grammy

Was a wicked laugh and Dad

Just sighed along with Mom

“How’s the pie coming along Mom?”

Asked Aunt Susie,

While she placed her bottom, large as a stew kettle, next to Dad

And proceeded to play Phase 10 with Kyle.

“What do you think momma?” she questioned Grammy

“I just need the seal of approval from Uncle Richie!”

“That is one mighty fine pie” smiled Uncle Richie.

“Indeed it is!” answered Mom.

A tight hug enveloped and praised Grammy.

“Not really a pie person myself” said a snarky Aunt Susie.

This was met by a disapproving scowl from a hungry Kyle.

And an even fiercer glare that shot daggers from Dad.

“After dessert it’s football time,” announced Dad.

“I got the Cowboys over the Raiders in this game,” stated Uncle Richie.

“Well I need Raiders for Fantasy” said a hopeful Kyle.

“Oh I will never understand all this hype for a game,” declared Mom.

Nodding in agreement was Aunt Susie

And especially good ole’ Grammy.

“A bunch of smelly boys knockin’ eachother around” said Grammy

In disgust toward Dad.

“Oh I remember when our son played that wretched game”, started Aunt Susie

“You remember that?” she directed toward Uncle Richie

I glanced at Mom

As she grew nostalgic recollecting games with her own boy, Kyle.

Silent for once was Grammy and Uncle Richie,

As dad comforted mom

And the cards were finally put away by Aunt Susie and Kyle