Embarrassing To Say The Least Poem by Melvina Germain

Embarrassing To Say The Least



Embarrassing to say the least

I received a rather rushed call from my daughter this afternoon. Mom, tonight we have tickets for Annie
remember, I said OK no problem, I can make it. I called my daughter in law to remind her that my grand-daughter had to be ready by 6: pm for the show. She didn't know anything about it but no problem, she agreed to have her ready. We were running a bit late but managed to still arrive at
Aunty's house on time and still had a few minutes to spare.

Off we went, oh my baby was so excited, her first musical. We arrived at Jubilee Auditorium, parked and went inside. Oh look Auntie says, all kinds of memoralbilia, uh huh I said and look at the prices, wouuu. Well Auntie found a button for $5.00 and a nylon bag and book for $20.00 so that was
marvelous and no GST on it. Oh baby was so happy, with her Annie stuff.

Auntie had her tickets in hand and we started out to find and elevator so I wouldn't have to walk up the stairs, why I don't know, she thinks I'm old I guess. We found an escalator and made our way to the
doors of the auditorium, where immediately we were sent to the other side, we went there and was
still in the wrong area. Now I'm felling hot in the face because people are staring at us walking all over the place. Finally my daughter asked one of the ushers where the seats were, I'm fuming now because we are not organized and I like to know exactly where we are going. Melody, my daughter is laughing and Tahara is skipping along happy as can be.

The usher took us directly to our seats, shortly thereafter a lady with her little boy shows up and she says to me, I think you're in the wrong seat. The gentleman in the seat in front of us thought that was worth a chuckle and he's whispering to his wife. No fear though my daughter assure's her that we are in fact in the right seat and shows her our ticket at which time she confirms that Melody is correct and I took my coat off again. Big mouth me, says to the lady, you should make sure you get some free tickets and she responds I will be sitting up front after this for sure. I smiled and nodded my head in agreement.

The usher shows up and she explains what happened and we're backing her all the way. The usher asks, may I see those tickets please, all the while the gent in the seat in front of us is cracking up and finding all of this very amusing. Note we seem to be the only black people in the house with the exception of two other children. My grand-daughter is wondering what is going on now and I see her face with that look, she has an idea we're in trouble. The usher says oh I see, these tickets are for tomorrow night. Well! ! ! my face is burning hot now, I couldn't move fast enough, saying to the little fellow, enjoy the show darlling, I'm so sorry to the lady as she is saying something, her lips were moving, but I couldn't hear a word, I'm so filled with embarrassment. Melody on the other hand raises her arms in the air and smiles, oh can you imagine she says to everyone as now we have three or four rows of people cracking up. I tore out of there and she announces to me, Mom what's wrong, I'm not embarrassed, how come I'm not embarrassed.

Tahara on the other hand is so upset and doesn't want to leave, she very loudly says, I'm so mad at you guys, I'm telling my mommy. We tried to console her and finally she thought it was OK because tomorrow when we go again she can wear her really fancy dress. While leaving the place all the beautiful ladies, (the ushers) were asking why we were leaving and assuring us that this happes often. Melody looks at me and says, Mom did you notice, was there any other black people here, I just gave her a look and left it at that.

OK sisters, why weren't you out there with your girls, what's with that. Musicals are awesome, just remember to go on the right night.

Thought I would share that with you, I'm feeling much better now. I
hope tomorrow will go a lot smoother, at least we know where our seats are.

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Melvina

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I consider this ans epic situation of family. It was the first time taking our little Tahara out to the Jubilee and she was dressed to the nines and so very excited.
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Melvina Germain

Melvina Germain

Sydney, Nova Scotia
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