Manhattan and Me

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I'm in Manhattan
sitting in my hotel
waiting for my brother-in-law
who is coming to pick me up
to take me to see "Our Town"
(my very favorite play).


I'm in Manhattan
in the middle of the Christmas season
and made it in time to see the Rockerfeller tree
and go to lunch with a dear friend
and catch a Broadway show
and spend time with Trent
whom I adore.


I'm in Manhattan
and the first five minutes after our arrival
I lost my wallet
and we started to panic that maybe it was lost forever
and then I would be stuck here
because my license was in the wallet
and I can't fly home with out a picture i.d.
and Trent got scared
which made me start to panic.

I'm here in Manhattan
And the bell hop in our hotel
Found my wallet and brought it to me
And I collapsed in his arms and yelled
"I love you!"
And you know what?
He hugged me back and told Trent that I'd chosen him instead.



I'm here in Manhattan
And it's Christmas time
And there is magic in the air.

Magic that found my wallet
Magic that got us into a fantastic Broadway play
Magic that fills the window displays
Magic that my favorite play is available to see

Magically magic.

Don't you love it when everything works out perfectly?

Comments

Anne said…
I'm so happy for you (and a little bit jealous)! Love Our Town for me--Oh earth! You're too wonderful for anybody to realize you!
December 3, 2009 at 10:27 PM
. said…
I love that you're so happy! I don't think it's a coincidence that you're there at Christmastime. Soak it up, honey. Have a wonderful time!
December 3, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Camille said…
I always told you that you'd get your fairy tale.

You are proof that a perfect and ideal life is possible.

I am so glad you're having the time of your life!!
December 3, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Anaise said…
That was just joy to read--Merry Christmas in Manahattan!
December 4, 2009 at 6:52 AM
Anonymous said…
Oh, Liz, knowing how you have been a little burdened lately, it warms my heart and fills my soul that you are living an absolute perfect three days. As Trish said, soak it up honey, make a reserve for when you need a little push. Love you!
December 4, 2009 at 1:37 PM
Jen said…
Actually that comment was from Me, not Elizabeth. Her account was still up.
December 4, 2009 at 1:38 PM
John and Julianne said…
lizard, i just lurve you so much. what an absolutely fantastic post. i tasted the magic of ny with you. fantastic.
December 4, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Jan said…
Hi Liz! I just recently found your blog and it has been so fun to catch up on how you are doing. Lilian is darling and it sounds like you and Trent are happy in New York.

I love the picture of Manhattan at Christmastime. It sounds like you have had a wonderful couple of days.

I miss all of our talks! I hope all is well.
December 5, 2009 at 2:22 PM
Diane said…
Um, you forgot to mention Lillian. Hopefully you didn't forget her! Where is she?
December 6, 2009 at 7:42 PM
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