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Let's Go to the Movies Again

A poem about the rarity of moviegoers.

By Maddy NewtPublished 4 years ago • 1 min read
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The crinkle of buttery popcorn clutched by the hands

of audiences transported to scenic, far away lands.

If the 3-D glasses

could see how time passes

I'd have cried buying tickets at the concession stands.

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Maddy Newt

I'm a Stony Brook University graduate and production services manager for the NYS Assembly. Writing is one of my passions and Vocal has been a great creative outlet for me.

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    Written by Maddy Newt