theater down the block
had a long
heavy maroon
curtain that was pulled back
as the music started
and the show
began.
advertisements came first,
for treats,
and sodas, Junior Mints
and red licorice
under glass
at the popcorn stand
in the lobby.
quickly we hurried to
our seat
with our ticket stub torn
in half
as the usher walked down
the aisle
with a flash light
advising us sternly where not
to put
our feet.
and then the previews
started for the coming
attractions,
starting next week, followed
by a few cartoons.
Bugs Bunny, Popeye, Wiley Coyote.
finally the first flick began.
a Western with John Wayne,
or a horror movie
with Bela Lugosi or Vincent Price.
two hours later,
when it was
over, we ran to the bathroom,
then back
to our seats after loading up
on more sodas
more sweets.
the next show would start
in five minutes.
it was a long afternoon,
the double feature,
and almost dark out
when we went home, rubbing
our eyes. tired,
with our upset stomachs,
but
so pleased.
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