Tiff

You visit a city
And find a surprise,
A not-quite-expected
Delight for your eyes.

First time in Toronto,
The streets all a'buzz
With the TIFF* - you, like us,
May not know what it was.

A film festival, both
World-class and renowned.
Of course, paparazzi
Are hanging around.

We purchased some tickets
And now we're in line
And whether the movie
Is blah or divine...

It's lovely to do
What we couldn't at home,
Which is follow that adage,
You know - "When in Rome..."

*Toronto International Film Festival
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Mcleod Avatar
October 15, 2016 at 2:22 PM
Seems like a very true and common evaluation of TIFF. A wonderful read Ilene. Trevor
Allison Avatar
September 12, 2016 at 1:14 PM
Wise advice indeed Ilene, you have to grab these opportunities when you are visiting different places:-) hugs Jan xx
Bauer Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 6:36 PM
you're right, jan! that's a philosophy i hope to be able to live by. thanks for dropping by - you're such a loyal reader!
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 11, 2016 at 9:03 PM
Tiff hello! I enjoyed your poetry.
Bauer Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 6:35 PM
thank you for reading and commenting, darlene!
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