Renewal

In the mail, a supplication:
Time now to renew.
Your yearly fee for discount tix
Is very shortly due.

I see a lot of Broadway shows
And small productions, too.
The TDF* sells tickets
To boost theatres’ revenue.

Of course, all stages still are dark.
There won’t be a debut
Of any long-awaited drama,
Concert or revue.

And when will I feel comfortable
To crowd in with a slew
Of other theatre-lovers,
Their proximity taboo?

The answer is a big unknown
For I don’t have a clue
When my Broadway visits will resume;
I’ll likely miss my cue.

*Theatre Development Fund
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Makama Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 7:45 AM
This is brilliant. I feel blessed coming across this page. You have it in you, I will definitely come visiting again to enjoy the blessing of your deep mind. A great piece!
Watt Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 4:11 PM
Clever ending, ilene. My daughter and niece had worked hard on a community play that had to be canceled, disappointing many. This pandemic has really gutted the arts. Nice write.
Mcconnell Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 3:30 PM
Nice one ilene written with feeling and conviction. Indeed the arts are going to have a real problem getting back to what was normal. Take care, Blessings, Gordon
Pigeon Tart Avatar
June 12, 2020 at 2:53 PM
I feel for the people working in the arts. My honey was a performer (dancer, choreographer, clown) for over twenty years, if he had not already retired from it I'm sure he'd be thinking about it now. His last big gig was Cirque du Soleil, apparently the owner who sold it might be buying it back at bargain basement price. xomo
Leffanta Avatar
June 12, 2020 at 1:36 PM
The Entertainment industry has always been a tough row to hoe; now they all sit in lockdown wishing they earned a buck from all the re-runs on TV and internet! Best hold on to your cash until you can safely attend and performances earn your applause! Well caught and scribed! Aloha! Rico
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