Refugees of Reason

Spencer Tracy's Hat

Spencer Tracy walked through the door,
His hat aslant, jauntily resting atop his head;
It reminded me of my dad when I was small,
When the fashion to wear a light felt fedora
Was in vogue, even for a gentleman farmer;
Watching old movies during these COVID times,
Contemplation, a favourite pastime for the lonely;
Reminiscing about those safe familiar days;

I wonder if dad watched Spencer Tracy?

And, as when I catch that resemblance of dad
Among my features in the morning mirror, 
Delighted to think he may have watched,
A movie star, perhaps this very movie moment,
... watched him come through that door,
His hat aslant, jauntily resting atop his head...

~gtk