THE DRIVE-IN

forget the movie

THE DRIVE-IN          

 

A scorcher of a summer eve

moon seems pale

stars weary

drive-in movie

in our red ’76 Caddy convertible

 

Got no interest in checking out the movie

popcorn and cokes, our fav

nuzzles and smackers

turn serious at times

 

Our teacher pulls up beside us

in his maroon Old’s convertible

could be his wife or girlfriend

arm around his neck

smirk on his round be-speckled face

 

He scowls us a dirty look

like why yawl here?

like go home and study

he sure seems hard-nosed about seeing the movie

 

Shouts out to stop the whispering and kissing

we pull the top up

even the moon can’t see us now

make headway with our fooling around

in our own cocoon

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[olla]

fond memories.. the drive-in theater.. a true cultural treasure long lost HBO and Netflix.. sad that..

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Olla for your kind review
Best, Betty

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Betty... that's exactly how it was in the Fifties.
Why did the Drive-in Movies disappear? Children were in their Jamies
and had their own little snacks. Similar to Camping, but no Bug bites.
truly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Yes, and some smooching too among teenagers!
Thanks always Pat for your positive and lovely outlook. Take care, truly
B.

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha yep ...the good ol' days for sure .. passions of youth and glaring teach with platitude and do as I say stuff .. so nostalgic ..my little Ozark Mountain town of under 3K has a drive in believe it or not ;) really enjoy the straight forward, every day language and the large story in a few lines and crisp clear scene.
E.
ps. title is a fine hook says i!

[Betty Hermelee]

Glad you liked this one, a real period piece!
Thanks for a lovely review!
Best, B

[Paul Bell]

This must be the only time you get to say to your teacher. What's the lesson, teach.
Mind you, you also get to mention the A, you want on your next exam.

[Betty Hermelee]

Not exactly, might get thrown out of the car!
Thanks Paul for your funny review, as always!read moreNot exactly, might get thrown out of the car!
Thanks Paul for your funny review, as always!
Best, B.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

This is funny....I think the teacher IS with his girlfriend....Wife is at home...
and he is caught.
I used to go to drive ins but really to watch the movie if it was one I hadn't seen.
believe it or not....but we actually had an old road, Briggs Street , for parking and necking...
lineup of cars with fogged windows...what the heck was going on?
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks so much J... yes I remember the drive-ins, but no the movies so much!
Best, B

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Such a cool concept for a poem! I miss drive-ins a lot. The few times I've been it was very fun. They hold so much energy and you captured that beautifully. I think it'd be genius to make more, especially right now. People still want to go and see movies but we have to be careful, so why not a wider open space? Your wonderful poem reminded me of how much I'd love to go again. I especially like the second to last stanza- people just can't mind their own business! Thank you for sharing and reawakening some memories. (:

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for that thoughtful review!
appreciated...
Best,
B.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

I miss drive-in theaters. I remember my first experience was seeing Jaws when it first came out and how much in awe I was of that huge screen. I was 9 yrs old in the back of my parents yellow mustard buick. Time goes by so fast, now I can watch that same movie on a small tablet screen or phone. Thank you Betty for bringing those memories back.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Carlos for a lovely review!
Best, B.

[Poetic Beauty]

Drive ins with all their romantic wonder. We don’t have any drive ins close where I live anymore. Sad really. I loved going to them as a kid with my mom and my aunt.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks K for a lovely review.
Best, B.