Movies Meraki

When I was young, sometimes I’d get to go to our town’s theater, where I would see a curtain open up, then a long show much better than the ones on my tv! The seats inside this place were plush and red, and there were lots of them row after row! Small stars were on the ceiling overhead. I felt enchanted by their magic glow. With tales like “Sparticus,” so mesmerized I’d sit and savor every movie plot. Were movies a religion, I’d get baptized. I love all types and I love them a lot! I left for college. Foreign films I saw with subtitles, and those I saw for free. The themes were deep and filled my soul with awe. The greatest film buff I had come to be. Some forty years ago, I started to see at least one movie every week at a theater when they’re brand new. And dramas most unusual I seek. TGIF was on my license plate - “Thank God It’s Friday” because I live for my Friday matinees, and I can’t wait to write reviews of movies I adore. For years I have reviewed the films I’ve seen on Facebook and at one time with my own column in a poetry magazine! And by the way, most shows I see alone. My spouse hates going out and is not free to go with me when I have days off, so I’ll ask a movie buddy. Usually she’s busy, but I’m fine just going solo! I have other passions such as poetry, e-mailing friends and striving for good health. But once a week the “big screen” I must see. Of movie plots, my brain contains a wealth! Dec. 19, 2017 for the Meraki Contest of Silent One