There are many souls who into nature go
to ponder thoughts; for me, this is not the case.
There are many spots where I can let thoughts flow!
But if not in bed and dreaming, I erase
my tensions best when I go to see a show.
At matinee time, it’s not a crowded place.
In the movie house, I put up both my feet.
This is my escape – with popcorn for a treat!
Feb 1, 2019 for Carolyn Devonshire's
My Place Multi-Part Easter Prizes Poetry Contest
(pierced ears)
On a winter or fall’s eve, dark and deep,
snuggled in my bed, I’ll be fast asleep,
but online (if Sandman acts unkindly);
there is where most likely you will find me!
In spring or summer, I’ll be having fun
just sitting with my pen beneath the sun
on my patio writing poetry.
There is where most likely you will find me.
Each Friday to a movie house I go
in early afternoon to see a show.
Because I revel in good fantasy,
there is where most likely you will find me.
If I’m not at work or shopping, it’s a time
I can relax or lose myself in rhyme.
In my home with hubbie, feeling comfy,
there is where most likely you will find me!
Written March 16, 2016
For "Where Will They Find You" Poetry Contest of Marugu MO
am in the movie house
i don't look for mouse
no douse
my mind is torn
i was born
to eat
POP CORN
as we set it was you bet
lay back seat
we held like a feat
sug and rug
each other theater was dark
so we got a good start
it was our chance
IN THE MOVIE HOUSE
ROMANCE
A TRUE VALENTINE'S DAY STORY
When I was just a young chap
of 16 years or so,
I had a gorgeous girlfriend
The kind you'd love to know.
I didn't have much money then
but I'd take her to a show
just at the local movie house
and then for a soda we'd go.
Then came the famous Valentine's Day
And I thought of things to say.
I wasn't much on words at that time
So I presumed a gift to be just fine.
I searched the corner drugstore
to find a gift divine.
But the only thing that I could buy,
no matter how hard I would try
was a blue bottle of cologne
they had there on display.
So, I put up all my money to pay
for some "Evening in Paris" cologne spray.
My girlfriend was so surprised
that she was prone to say,
"Thank you, my dear Lenny,
you've made my Valentine's Day."
And I just beamed and smiled away.
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