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Tennessee's 'streetcar'

Best seat in the place
puts a smile upon my face
'tis so comfy
softest velvet
the deepest shade of red
I sit back
so relaxed
as I await my treat
I am happy to be resting 
my poor old aching feet
Awaiting with pure joy
Escaping is my ploy
Entering a world I love
This world ~ a world of make believe 
doth take my breath away
Both dreamlike and bizarre
I watch Tennessee’s Streetcar…
Witnessing fine acting
as characters are portrayed
Some they will play happy
Some they will play sad
I sit inside this grand theatre
it truly cannot get much better
Giving a standing ovation
for 'tis time for celebration
And now for me ~ you see
the greatest yearning for to be
upon that stage ~ an actor's life for me

Written 4th May 2022

Contest A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE
Sponsor Brian Strand
3rd Place

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Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 5/9/2022 8:51:00 AM

A delightfully penned poem! Congratulations on your win in the contest. :)Paulette

Ann Gilmour
Date: 5/16/2022 1:12:00 PM

Many thanks Paulette for your kind words. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/7/2022 4:42:00 PM

Delightful poem, Ann. Congrats on your fine win ~

Ann Gilmour
Date: 5/16/2022 1:11:00 PM

Bless you dear Line and thank you so much. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Laura Leiser

Date: 5/7/2022 1:05:00 PM

Enjoyed the “ride” as I journeyed with you as your watched the play, Ann. Well done! Congrats on your win! :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 5/16/2022 1:10:00 PM

Thank you Laura, delighted you enjoyed my words... and thanks for your congrats. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jo Chamberlain

Date: 5/7/2022 12:20:00 PM

I enjoyed your poem, I've not come across anything else like it, original piece. Congratulations on your placement.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 5/16/2022 1:09:00 PM

Thank you Joannna, so nice to meet you and glad you enjoyed my words. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/7/2022 8:43:00 AM

Creative work in this winner. A surprise ending for me as well. Congrats on being on the winners' list in Brian's contest. Way to go. Sara

Ann Gilmour
Date: 5/16/2022 1:08:00 PM

Many thanks Sara for your kind words of encouragement. I love the theatre and would go every night if I could!!! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/5/2022 12:21:00 AM

An enjoyable verse Ann, they made a film too, Marlon Brando played Stanley if I remember right. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Ann Gilmour
Date: 5/7/2022 7:32:00 AM

Many thanks Tom, Yes I have seen the film too, in fact have the video version, so still watch from time to time. Marlon was great as Stanley... my Parkinson's has not been so good lately, but I am still here so that's a bonus... Sending love and thanks from Ann xx

Vickey Rhymer

Date: 5/4/2022 2:23:00 PM

Ann, never saw Streetcar named Desire and really can't say why as I loved Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.My favorite line being when Big Daddy detects the odor of mendacity.All the world's a stage my friend so you In truth have played a part.Thanks for sharing of yourself today.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 5/7/2022 7:14:00 AM

Thank you Vickey so good to get your lovely comments. I too love his plays. I went yesterday to see a Terrance Rattigan play ~ an English play right who in his day 60's/70's was considered highly controversial, as his plays were often very different and you were never quite sure how they would end... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/4/2022 1:22:00 PM

Ah, how we enjoy living vicariously through the characters in an exceptionally good play, well-acted. You carried me into the theater, Ann, and reminded me of many wonderful evenings at the Virginia Repertoire Theater.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 5/4/2022 1:32:00 PM

Many thanks Milton and I am thrilled to have carried you into the theatre too. It is so wonderful and my favourite place to be... With kindest thoughts Ann xx