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.Lulu Storefront: http://www.lulu.com/dsmartin
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Published on January 30, 2021 02:14
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