The Ballet

 

I was invited to a performance by the Royal Ballet

And in all honesty I did not want to go

But I had been invited by a very special friend

Who assured me it would be an excellent show

 

I was most impressed by the dancing

And the music was the best that I have heard

But the cast must have been speaking in whispers

Because I could not hear a single word

 

To me this was quite a disappointment

I didn’t expect the cast to rave or shout

But I felt that if I could hear them speaking

I would understand what the ballet was about

 

I’ll make sure that the experience is not repeated

Next time I’ll make sure that I get a front seat

I’ll fit a new battery in my hearing aid

Which should ensure that my enjoyment is complete

Ron Martin

Nottingham poet

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