Night At the Movies

With well worn seats and over priced treats, 
the theaters lights turn low. 
The music blares, from the screen a glare, 
for trailers of coming shows. 

The stream of late people starts to slake, 
and finally find their seats. 
Smell of popcorn, noise of wrappers torn, 
a movie date can't be beat. 

Hero.  Villain.  A woman willin', 
maybe a monster or two. 
Then the scene where the heroine screams, 
plot twists complete the tableau. 

The credits roll, people join the goal, 
to head out into nights flow. 
Don't expect me to describe the movie, 
we were necking in the back row.



Placement: 3rd
Contest:  Old Or New
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Muzzey Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 8:58 AM
Congratulations Paula on your third place win this this lovely write. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl
Onclaud Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 8:31 AM
paula, this was fun!! congrats on your top win! :) huggs!
Freeman Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 7:50 AM
Paula, Great job, Congratulations on your third place. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 5:28 AM
Congrats Paula on another great win with these awesome words my friend.. u always amaze me ..luv..
Brown Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 5:16 AM
Congratulations Paula on your win in the "A Old Or New" contest sponsored by Brian Strand. Love, Carol
Culverhouse Avatar
February 27, 2010 at 6:25 PM
great job on the theater/moving pictures
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