Saturday, January 30, 2021

The Parade

So many people

         Lining the byways

                 From curb to picket fences

                          As far as the eye can see.

Young boys on

         Their father’s shoulders

                 Straining hard to

                          Catch a glimpse of

Something special,

         Something shiny in the distance.

Sirens blasting

         With such fury

                 Dogs and children

                          Want to run.

Clown balloon-man

         Passing favors

                 Sad-faced mime

                          Brings silent joy.

Stalwart veterans

         At attention,

                 Heart salute as

                          Glory passes.

And the band plays

         J.P. Souza

                 As a memory ensues.

Strike the chords and

         Sing the chorus.

                 Fill the air with

                          Joyous muse.

Run the gamut

         Of emotion

                          In a game

                                  You cannot lose.
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