Below is my brother's poem entitled "A Night at the Theater." It was an assignment given to him by the same English teacher who I had and loved in high school.
"A Night at the Theater"
By My Brother
Walking into the theater,
a dark atmosphere hits me.
Uncertain of what to come,
a sense of wonder follows.
The theater is a haven,
from everyday life,
and all its worries and troubles.
As the lights darken,
the crowd grows silent.
Then the movie starts,
opening a portal to another world,
away from reality,
at least for a couple of hours.
The sound pervades
the whole theater.
At times so loud,
it pierces my ears.
The screen is
mesmerizing.
A film can be so touching,
so memorable,
so special,
you never forget it.
The movie ends,
but the memory lives on.
Years go by,
but that moment never dies,
and you never forget
that night at the theater.
Below is my interpretation of my brother's poem. He was angry at me after I wrote this, because it only took me seven minutes.
"My Brother's Poem Revisited"
By Jenn
I’ve been thinking all day,
about the images that will play.
I’ve been dreaming all the while,
driving every single mile.
When I get there I will see,
The world the way it ought to be.
Colors, flashes and some sound,
Are where my fantasies are found.
I cannot wait til the time comes,
for the music and the drums.
Buy me popcorn and some Coke,
And wait until the first word’s spoke.
