Haven't actually been to a movie house in so long. We do this at home, too with movies.

Watching the Credits Roll
 
After the closing lines are spoken,
the crowd snails its way from seats
back toward the mauve curtains.
 
You and I stay put in darkened seats,
listening to music. We ignore
the popcorn, candy wrappers,
cups on the floor. Our eyes,
waiting for the credits.
 
Names begin to roll, giving honor
to those who created the magic
of the night.
 
No one knows we sit and watch—
not one actor, makeup artist,
stunt man, cinematographer,
set-designer, script-writer.
 
We exit with full hearts,
finding ourselves in a parking lot
almost empty.

Pat

I would like one more version.  I am not sure how to end this version.  Which is more important to you?  That the parking lot is empty or that no one you know knows that you read their names at the end of the show?

I think that once that ending is decided we can help look for weeds (if there are any).  May be nice to smell the popcorn in an olfactory image.

Love it.

Todd

Not important that the parking lot is empty.  Deleted that. 

Watching the Credits Roll
 
After the closing lines are spoken,
the crowd snails its way from seats
back toward the mauve curtains.
 
You and I stay put in darkened seats,
listening to music. We ignore
the buttery popcorn, candy wrappers,
cups on the floor. Our eyes
wait for the credits.
 
Names begin to roll, giving honor
to those who created the magic
of the night.
 
No one knows we sit and watch—
not one actor, makeup artist,
stunt man, cinematographer,
set-designer, script-writer.
 
We exit, carrying the secret
between us.