Film Shoot

There’s a movie shoot in my neighborhood
And lots of signs announce
That all parked cars for 4 blocks ‘round
Must move or police will pounce.

By 3 p.m. the vehicles
Still there could then be towed,
Plus fined for violation of
This 2-day parking code.

Nobody likes when this occurs – 
It’s hard to find a spot – 
But during the pandemic,
Well, some tempers run real hot.

The signs torn down were all replaced
But I would place a bet
That cars will just ignore them –
Not one spot is vacant yet.

Tomorrow should be interesting
When the shoot begins – 
The film crew vs. scofflaws:
There’ll be just one side that wins.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 12/19/2020 4:48:00 PM
My town had a film shoot some years ago at our onlu bowling alley. Sorry, I've forgotten the name of the movie. The area was roped off so the nosey had to watch at a distance. / Maurice
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Date: 12/14/2020 11:53:00 AM
This was a common scene in Kaka'ako when Hawai'i Five-O was filming, but you have described it so well! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 12/14/2020 5:47:00 AM
The film crew vs. scofflaws - funny how the law bends when money is talking
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Date: 12/13/2020 8:11:00 PM
beware the long arm of the law. ;)
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Date: 12/13/2020 7:14:00 PM
A frustratingly irritating situation that you have fully communicated with clarity and talent, as usual. "I saw it all as though it were a dream!".......Kudos!
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Date: 12/13/2020 4:30:00 PM
Sounds like they ought to film the fight... It might make a better flick! :) gw
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Date: 12/13/2020 4:10:00 PM
Hilarious to think about; I wish I was there to look out the window tomorrow when "they" arrive.
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