Carl Papa Palmer Poet Blank verse

Dinner Theater

Dinner Theater

Into the menu smiling
cheeks reflect candlelit
white tablecloth islands
amid the carpeted scurry
of busboys and waiters
in the backdrop of our night.

Tinkling laughter and ice cubes
accompany depths of conversation
overheard, yet unheard
from couples in quorum
around the raised platform
at the center of the room.

Noises diminish with 
dimming lights as
all eyes are drawn
to the spot center-stage
except mine
which remain upon you.

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Jim Slaughter November 12, 2022 at 10:51 AM Having spent some years on the "dinner theater circuit" during my acting days, Carl, I can really relate to this. The worst for me was theater-in-the-round, where the actors can actually see the audience members not looking at them. But, I also agree with Jan...the ending here is very romantic.

Jan Allison November 7, 2016 at 2:31 AM oh how romantic an ending Carl.I wish there were more comments this poem should be in the spotlight:-) I am going to be on stage later this month reciting a couple of my poems ...about 500 tickets sold so far with the proceeds to charity.... Never stood on a proper theater stage so its not pressure at all!!!:-( arghhhhh:-) hugs jan xx Carl Papa Palmer November 7, 2016 at 11:27 AM The audience becomes smaller, more intimate when you speak to the friend there with you in the front row. I'd love to see the video if one is available, Jan. carlpalmerAThotmailDOTcom