Coming Attractions

You get to the movies
And find a good seat.
Perhaps you have purchased
Some popcorn to eat.

The lights start to dim
But there’s no satisfaction,
‘Cause now you will see
The first coming attraction.

There used to be two of them,
Possibly three;
But now there’s no telling
How many there’ll be.

I lost count at six
Though I’m sure there were more;
And unless you walk out,
They are hard to ignore.

I like these small snippets
And hate to complain.
When so many are shown, though,
They drive you insane.

So studio people,
I urge you – be smart:
When the theater lights dim,
Let the darn movie start!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Kendrick Avatar
January 17, 2012 at 8:59 AM
One could always arrive a little late..Avoid the crowd at the ticket booth and get the popcorn..I love the little cartoons that our theater show..I always get some very good laughs..Sara
Kendrick Avatar
January 17, 2012 at 8:59 AM
Oh, good rhythm and rhyme..Enjoyed .. Sara
Kearley Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 7:11 PM
:o) Very nice write...
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