Engaged Couple Goes to the Movies
Engaged Couple Goes to the Movies
You suggested we share
a large soda between us. I said
I’d rather have my own.
You offered me a handful
of warm, fresh popcorn. I warned you
the butter would stain my shirt.
You cried when the girl
ended up with the guy. I laughed
and commented on improbability.
You didn’t say a word
and slept on the couch. I stared
at the ceiling with icicle feet.
refers to the phrase “You offered me a handful of warm, fresh popcorn” from Jenny Billing’s poem Love at the Movies
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May 11th, 2010 → 2:31 pm[...] builds off of poet Jenny Billing’s “Love at the Movies.” My poem is called “Engaged Couple Goes to the Movies” and was added to the site today. Chcck it out, and consider submitting something yourself. [...]
Annmarie
May 11, 2010
It’s the perfect recipe for a Bryan Borland poem: a dash of bitter, a splash of humor, and just enough sweet to meld it.
Jenny Billings
May 11, 2010
I am honored – thank you.
It’s great.
jessiecarty
May 12, 2010
Thanks ladies! Love having you guys and the wondrous Bryan as part of Referential
Bryan Borland
May 14, 2010
Annmarie, that sounds like the recipe for some Bryan-cologne! Bittersweet by Bryan!
Jenny – loved your poem! It made me want popcorn!
JC – Wondrous, huh? Thank you!
Elizabeth
May 23, 2010
Believe it. This is totally Bryan!