Fancy

The movie theater’s fancy now;
Its leather seats recline
And there is more than popcorn offered
If you’d like to dine.

So we sat down, leaned back and thus
On footrests placed our feet,
Until somebody came along
And said, “You’re in my seat!”

For now you can reserve a spot
Like at a Broadway show.
I think for cinema, that’s not
The way it ought to go.

I liked the old style so much more – 
You plopped down anyplace
As long as no one’s coat was there
To claim it as his space.

The floor was sticky, leg room tight
And if somebody tall
Was seated right in front of you,
You couldn’t see at all.

But now the chairs are lush and large
And naturally, not cheap;
Unless the movies’ really good,
I might just fall asleep!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Johnson Avatar
October 12, 2014 at 10:25 AM
Wow, you rang some bells here. Maybe they had it right when seats were cramped and leg room tight. And a tub of popcorn was all you needed in your chosen spot where you were seated. Peace. :)
Smith Avatar
October 11, 2014 at 12:06 PM
They are springing up all across the area here Ilene...you can even have some wine...too expensive for me...I still hit the matinee with the kids....hugs Tim
Trifiatis Avatar
October 11, 2014 at 4:04 AM
Delightful! I enjoyed very much my outing dear, Ilene, excellent verse!
Duggan Avatar
October 10, 2014 at 8:29 PM
Very well said Ilene, I don't remember the last time we went to a cinema, I think we saw "Avatar" in 3D, but yes as you say cinema's are not the same as they were, I love the poem, you are so good at these, keep them coming and take care my friend.........Vera.......
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