The Academy Awards

Perhaps it’s simply getting old
Or else I’m feeling jaded,
But somehow the allure of Oscar night
To me has faded.

Of course I watched it anyhow
As they gave each award,
But somewhere in the middle, I thought,
Hey – I’m really bored!

The gowns were elegant and sleek;
The jewelry was lush.
All Hollywood was on display;
It’s fun to gawk and gush.

But all was so predictable –
The winners and the speeches.
Decorum ruled with just one curse –
The tiniest of breaches.

The hosts were young, in hopes I guess,
Of luring younger viewers;
But I’d be quite surprised if youth
Were not among pooh-poohers.

I stayed up ‘til the end, despite
The way I seem to sneer;
And though I criticize, I’m sure
I’ll watch again next year.